by Eva Ibbotson · Marion Lloyd Books · tapa dura · ISBN 9781407132976
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«The Abominables» is Eva Ibbotson's children's fantasy novel, published by Marion Lloyd Books in hardcover (160 pages, in English).
Agatha Farlingham, daughter of an earl, is kidnapped in the Himalayas by a hairy creature and raises a family of yetis with manners and values. When her secret valley is discovered, two brothers devise a plan to take them to their mansion. The journey, full of absurd encounters with the outside world, holds a terrifying surprise at Farley Towers.
Novel published posthumously and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2013. Includes illustrations by Sharon Rentta.
Recommended for readers aged 8 to 11, especially those who enjoy fantastical adventures and legendary creatures.
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.
