Ember and his friends follow a winding river into the mysterious heart of a rainforest in this richly illustrated graphic adventure set in a lush fantastical world, perfect for fans of Amulet and Lightfall.

Today you will embark on a life-changing ... transformational ... mind-opening journey.

Ember and his class set off across the Island to witness a once-in-a-lifetime natural spectacle when their teacher falls mysteriously ill. Now it's up to Ember to lead the expedition.

What starts out as an exciting excursion turns into a life-changing challenge filled with strange creatures, perilous pitfalls and danger around every corner.

Does Ember have what it takes to guide his friends to safety? And will they be in time to observe the grandest, most-transformative change of all?

A gorgeously imagined fantasy quest adventure set on the Island of Lost Creatures featuring Ember and his friends as well as a whole new world of brilliantly imagined creatures from a bestselling and award-winning creator.

Perfect for:
- Readers aged 8-12
- Fans of Detective Beans, Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures and Treasure in the Lake
- Parents, teachers and librarians seeking entertaining friendship and problem-solving stories with high-quality visual storytelling
- Gift-givers looking for a kids' graphic novel with adorable characters, imaginative world-building and beautiful artwork

Praise for Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures:
- 'A charming story of unexpected friendships and endless wonder.' Tim Probert, creator of Lightfall
- 'Stunningly unique' Books+Publishing
- 'An enchanting, absorbing adventure.' Kirkus Reviews
- Winner of the Silver Ledger Award, Comic Arts Award
- Winner of the Aurealis Award, Best Graphic Novel

Details

ISBN13: 9781761181306
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 240
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2026
Publisher: A&U Children's
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 21.6(H)x15.2(L)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Since he was very little, Jason Pamment has loved to dream up stories of adventures in vibrant worlds filled with strange and wonderful characters. He's a little taller now and lives in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia with his wonderful wife, darling daughter and playful pooch. Jason's background is in animation, having designed award-winning films, children's television shows, music videos, commercials and video games. Jason's writing takes inspiration from the places and events of his childhood, mixed with elements of mystery and adventure. His debut graphic novel, Treasure in the Lake, is set in picturesque landscapes reminiscent of the rural, mountainous regions of northern Victoria, a place Jason loved to visit as a child. In Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures, he draws from cherished holidays on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Jason's stories speak to our emotionally tricky paths to adulthood, and are interwoven with themes of friendship, resilience and empathy. www.jasonpamment.com

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