A beautifully imagined adventure set in a world where islands float in the sky

Part Gulliver's Travels, part Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, part Pilgrim's Progress, this is thoroughly original and full of ideas ... thought-provoking, involving, and exciting, and a true romance. Books for Keeps With its well-drawn characters and vividly-realised world, The Cloud Hunters will appeal to fans of science fiction and fantasy. Yet though at base an adventure story, the book is often pleasingly slow and meditative, dwelling on the texture of the world and exploring the issues of coming-of-age, belonging, memory and loss with an unexpected complexity and sensitivity. Booktrust A creative and fascinating idea, well-written with interesting characters and scenery. The Guardian Online A thrilling and thought provoking adventure fantasy set in a world without water -- Julia Eccleshare Lovereading4kids