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 Girl Called Corpse is a sparkling adventure story about friendship, family and finding out that there is nothing more powerful than a kid acting with their whole heart. It’s one of the most exciting children’s fantasy debuts to hit the shelves since Nevermoor.
Earlier this year we revealed the cover for Reece Carter’s debut novel and we couldn’t have been more excited to finally read it.is new to children’s fiction but has already made an impact.
A Girl Called Corpse is one of those unforgettable adventures that stays with you long after you put it down. Reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, Carter’s debut novel is a dramatic, spooky and downright charming adventure full of ghastly witches, ghouls, and sea monsters.
Corpse is a unique character whose quirks make her special. Made from wax with seaweed for hair, Corpse is a strange young girl who really comes into her own throughout the novel. As she escapes the terrifying witches who keep her trapped, she sets out on a journey to recover her memories and find out who she really is.
The exploration of identity and bravery is handled spectacularly with Corpse facing many trials and tribulations along her journey (and a sea monster or two). Identity is such an important theme for younger readers, and Carter seamlessly weaves this throughout the story, handling Corpse’s journey with sensitivity and importance. And I couldn’t talk about this novel without mentioning Simon the Spider. Like most people I’m not too fond of spiders, but you just can’t help but love Simon and his friendship with Corpse. He’s the perfect best-friend that anyone would hope for, and has his own set of attributes that young readers will connect to.
Simon Howe’s linework illustrations are a visual treat. Throughout the book, the illustrations encapsulate the general air of spookiness while also immersing readers in the interesting places and situations she encounters on her journey.
With Halloween around the corner, there’s no better time to pick up A Girl Called Corpse. Perfect for ages 8+, this is one adventure you won’t soon forget. From sea monsters to horrifying witches, this standout debut is filled to the brim with a spooky yet appealing charm.
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