by Eva Ibbotson · SALAMANDRA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478888504
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«Una misión monstruosa» is the young adult fantasy and mystery novel by Eva Ibbotson, published by Salamandra in paperback (192 pages, in Spanish).
On a secret island live magical creatures that need constant care. Three women, Etta, Coral and Myrtle, hatch a desperate plan: to kidnap two boys and a girl to help them. Thus, the three children find themselves caught up in a surprising and chilling adventure, full of strange beings, mystery and magic.
The work was originally published in English as «Monster Mission» in 1999; this Spanish edition belongs to the Narrativa Joven collection.
Aimed at readers aged 9 to 12 who enjoy fantasy, mystery and adventures with distinctive characters.
Eva Maria Charlotte Michelle Ibbotson was an Austrian-born British novelist, known for her children's literature. Some of her novels for adults have been reissued for the young adult market. The historical novel Journey to the River Sea won her the Smarties Prize in category 9–11 years, garnered an unusual commendation as runner-up for the Guardian Prize, and made the Carnegie, Whitbread, and Blue Peter shortlists. She was a finalist for the 2010 Guardian Prize at the time of her death. Her last book, The Abominables, was among four finalists for the same award in 2012.
