Drowned Ammet (The Dalemark Quartet, Book 2)

The second book in the spellbinding, epic adventure series from ‘the Godmother of Fantasy’, Diana Wynne Jones. For centuries, Dalemark has been a land divided by the warring earldoms of the North and South. Now, with the help of the Undying, the mysterious gods of Dalemark, four extraordinary young people must join forces to reunify their beloved land. After his father mysteriously goes missing Mitt joins a group of freedom fighters plotting to overthrow the tyrannical ruler of Holand. But when his assassination attempt against the earl backfires, Mitt stows away on board a ship heading out to sea. As the boat is battered by storms Mitt finds himself alone among his enemies – except for the figure of Drowned Ammet… In Drowned Ammet, magic and action intertwine in a bestselling book by Diana Wynne Jones. This top-rated fantasy novel is a captivating read for children and juvenile readers, showcasing the author's exceptional storytelling skills. For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Wolf Wilder), Frances Hardinge (Island of Whispers), Cornelia Funke (Inkspell), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden), and Susan Cooper (Dawn of Fear).