The setting of 'Tales of Skylge' is loosely based on the Dutch island of Terschelling, or Schylge in the island's dialect. The Frisian and Skylgian languages really exist, and might sound strange to foreign ears, so here is a short pronunciation guide.
Enna's brother's name, Sytse, is pronounced 'see-tzuh'.
The Skylgian word for 'father' is heit, pronounced like 'height'.
All names ending in –e (such as Omme and Alke) are pronounced with an 'uh' sound at the end, not a sharp 'e'.
Although the names and places in this book will look very familiar to people living on or having visited the island, the characters and events are, of course, entirely fictitious in nature.
Have fun reading 'Sound of Sirens'!
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Sound of Sirens
Teen FictionAn ancient land protected by a Tower of Light, its people ever tempted by Siren song, and a girl who falls for the wrong boy. On the island of Skylge, electricity is only for the Currents - the rich ruling class who once came from across the sea and...
