Nothing good ever comes from a visit to Nimble Lane. The entrance appears out the corner of Ista Flit’s eye when she’s least expecting it and only when the tide is right.
Ista finds herself in the narrow, shadow-filled street, the smell of the sea and the closeness of the mist bearing down as she makes her way in. Another world filled with magic awaits.
Ever fearful of the grilks that linger in the shadows, Ista must complete the errands dished out by the seemingly villainous Alexo if she has any hope of getting her Pa’s stolen clarinet back, the only item of his she has left since his disappearance. Only then can she carry on her search for him.
Most people in Shelwich have a tide-blessing. Ista’s gift is that she can morph into anyone as long as the Tidemagic is high, a useful tool in her armoury as she searches for her Pa. With time not on her side, Ista tries to solve cryptic clues, riddles and rumours as she follows her instincts. Its not long before she realises that some of the good folk in Shelwich aren’t quite what they seem.
When she meets Nat, Saf and Ruby, it’s clear she’s not the only one who has missing relatives. They join forces to unravel the mysterious goings on in the sleepy town, learn more about the lore that defies them and the ever-knowing tide that has many secrets to tell.
Will Ista find her Pa? Will the townsfolk succumb to the dark magic before Ista and her friends find out the truth? Will their friendship stay the distance as they decipher what may or may not be real?
Can you feel the magic of the Tide? Step into the world of Ista Flit to find out…
Clare Harlow’s debut middle grade adventure ‘Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit’ will have readers devouring the pages as they follow Ista and her friends as they investigate deep within the misty-covered streets. A perilous story of intrigue and deceit, Karl James Mountford’s illustrations also guide the reader through each chapter into the murky underworld of Shelwich and beyond.
