Description
'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.'
With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended up on the rock-that-doesn't-exist. But the delivery of an unexpected message sets Corpse off on a surprising quest, searching for answers to the old and familiar questions that have filled her not-brain since the day she first woke up a ghost. Questions about her name. Questions about her family. With only her eight-legged friend Simon for company, Corpse heads into the unknown. There will be danger - cruel Witches, a silver-eyed sea monster and a cunning Merchant with a hungry grin - but Corpse is not afraid. She'll stop at nothing to uncover the truth about her past. Only some answers, it turns out, are much closer than she thinks.
A sparkling adventure story about friendship, family and finding out that there is nothing more powerful than a kid acting with their whole heart. A Girl Called Corpse is one of the most exciting children's fantasy debuts to hit the shelves since Nevermoor.
Review
Corpse lives above the Witches shack on the rock-that-doesn’t-exist, content to haunt this place for eternity.
She has made herself a body out of wax, sea shells and seaweed which makes her feel real. But ever since her fight with Girl, her only friend is Simon the spider.
But then Corpse receives a surprising message and she knows she must find answers to the age old questions - who is she, and where is she from?
With themes of existence, family, friendship and seeking the truth, this is a humorous and lyrical fantasy story that will be loved by readers aged 10—14.
Reviewed by Rob
