Girl from Everywhere

By Heidi Heilig | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. 

As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all.

But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy.

If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years.


She’ll risk anything to stop him. He’ll risk everything to succeed. What happens when the only way to save yourself is to betray the person you love most?


  • YA Historical Fantasy: Journey from 18th-century Calcutta to 19th-century Hawaii and lands of myth, all aboard the time-traveling ship, The Temptation.
  • Found Family: Nix is part of a loyal crew, but when her father’s obsession puts them all in danger, she’ll have to decide where her loyalties truly lie.
  • Slow Burn Romance: For two years, the witty banter with Kash has been a spark of light. But with her future on the line, is there time for their connection to become something more?
  • High Stakes Adventure: A high-stakes race through time where the ultimate prize is existence itself. If Nix’s father saves her mother, Nix may never have been born at all.

Editions of Girl from Everywhere

Paperback
ISBN 9780062380760
EBook
ISBN 9780062380777

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The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. 

As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all.

But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy.

If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years.


She’ll risk anything to stop him. He’ll risk everything to succeed. What happens when the only way to save yourself is to betray the person you love most?


  • YA Historical Fantasy: Journey from 18th-century Calcutta to 19th-century Hawaii and lands of myth, all aboard the time-traveling ship, The Temptation.
  • Found Family: Nix is part of a loyal crew, but when her father’s obsession puts them all in danger, she’ll have to decide where her loyalties truly lie.
  • Slow Burn Romance: For two years, the witty banter with Kash has been a spark of light. But with her future on the line, is there time for their connection to become something more?
  • High Stakes Adventure: A high-stakes race through time where the ultimate prize is existence itself. If Nix’s father saves her mother, Nix may never have been born at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girl from Everywhere about?

The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. 

As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all.

But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy.

If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years.


She’ll risk anything to stop him. He’ll risk everything to succeed. What happens when the only way to save yourself is to betray the person you love most?


  • YA Historical Fantasy: Journey from 18th-century Calcutta to 19th-century Hawaii and lands of myth, all aboard the time-traveling ship, The Temptation.
  • Found Family: Nix is part of a loyal crew, but when her father’s obsession puts them all in danger, she’ll have to decide where her loyalties truly lie.
  • Slow Burn Romance: For two years, the witty banter with Kash has been a spark of light. But with her future on the line, is there time for their connection to become something more?
  • High Stakes Adventure: A high-stakes race through time where the ultimate prize is existence itself. If Nix’s father saves her mother, Nix may never have been born at all.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Girl from Everywhere?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Where can I read a sample of Girl from Everywhere?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062380760

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Girl from Everywhere?

Heidi Heilig

Who is the Publisher of the book Girl from Everywhere?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Girl from Everywhere is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062380760) and ebook(ISBN 9780062380777)

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