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Anya and the Light Above the Ocean

By: Amelia Giudici

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Paperback | 26 February 2026

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Age
10 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 13.0 x 1.9

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A thrilling, heartfelt debut novel perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Ross Montgomery.

When her scientist mum disappears one night, Anya sets out to find her in the middle of a storm. Taking a boat out to sea, she encounters a strange window of light hovering above the waves. Transfixed, she reaches out to touch it. Moments later, Anya wakes in her boat. The sea now eerily silent.

With her mum still missing, Anya is packed off to stay with the odd, unwelcoming Mr and Mrs Ungsworth. Trapped under their watchful gaze, she uncovers a shocking secret: the light has split her into two people. Anya escapes and returns home – to find another girl, identical to her, living there. Confronted with this impossible situation, the girls soon realise the organisation their mum worked for, Janus, is seeking to harness the power of the mysterious light and is now after them. Thrown headfirst into the perilous world of Janus, both versions of Anya must now team up to escape them. But can Anya’s battle to find herself also lead her back to her mother?

About the Author

Amelia Giudici grew up in New Zealand and Warwickshire. She is currently based in East London where she works as a primary school teacher. Prior to teaching, Amelia studied Philosophy at Cambridge University, where she first encountered the thought problems concerning personal identity that Anya and the Light Above the Ocean draws on. This is her debut novel and it was longlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2022. She was also a recipient of a London Writers Award in the same year.

Industry Reviews

A cleverly worked story which could have been complicated or confusing but actually isn’t…a gentle introduction to middle-grade science fiction

School Reading List

A fast moving and, at times, bewildering rollercoaster of a tale

Jan Winter, Children’s Books Ireland

A truly thought-provoking and masterful read which had me eager for more

The Reading Spark

A brilliant mystery book – it keeps you in suspense

Asiddorn

One of the most gripping and thought provoking books you will ever read

India and Maxwells Adventures

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