A magical modern fairytale set in Kiev, featuring a girl called Masha who lives in a flying trolleybus called Icarus. When rich Uncle Igor sends her mother abroad to work, Masha stays in Kiev and moves into an old, disused trolleybus called Icarus. But one night there is a terrible storm and Icarus takes off! Masha is transported to an enchanted place where she discovers that, on midsummer eve, she will be able to wish for whatever her heart desires. But will Masha be able to find the enchanted place again and work out her heart's desire in time? And will she make the right wish to bring her mother back home so they can escape Igor's clutches for ever?

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9+ years.

This book was published 2013 by Walker Books Ltd .

Lily Hyde is a new author to the list and an emerging talent. She has written two longer novels, Dream Land and Riding Icarus, both published by Walker, and contributed to Tony Bradman's short story anthology, Give Me Shelter, published by Frances Lincoln.