Caraval

Paperback, 407 pages

English language

Published Jan. 5, 2017 by Flatiron Books.

ISBN:
978-1-250-09526-8
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OCLC Number:
964821202

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Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their ruthless father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the legendary, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor who she has just met, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, …

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Subjects

  • Treasure hunt (Game)
  • Kidnapping
  • Arranged marriage
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Fiction
  • American Fantasy fiction
  • Sisters
  • Festivals
  • Contests