'A great friendship story, fascinating, intricate and hopeful.'

- Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War,

'[An] expansive story about mental health, hidden stories and friendship.'

THE BOOKSELLER, One to Watch

Unusual and beautifully written, it will make you think about friendship, hope and the power of empathy

The Week Junior, Book of the Week

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[An] intriguing, powerful story... sensitively explores mental health

BookTrust

'A bold, courageous and important book.'

- Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home,

'Beautifully written, powerful and with characters that children will identify with enormously.'

- Jacqui Sydney, WORLDS SMALLEST LIBRARY,

‘A superb excavation of the mind’s terrain. Really really loved it.’

- Zillah Bethell, author of The Song Walker,

‘Something truly unique... it will open readers’ eyes to coping with loss, grief and their impact on mental health.’

- Kate Heap, Primary English Consultant,

‘What a really wonderful book, full of empathy, kindness and friendship.’

- Toppsta review by Melanie,

'Through Rosie and Emma’s stories, the reader is taken scenically through the ups and downs of mental illness, all whilst exploring historic and cultural viewpoints on the topic... A wonderful and compelling read.'

OurTime, mental health charity

Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic Coast, a powerful dual-timeline story about friendship, mental health and hidden stories. 1884. Emma Linden dreams of following in the footsteps of the famous fossil-hunter, Mary Anning on the Jurassic Coast. But Emma's world begins to spiral when her brother James becomes obsessed with a glassy-eyed tiger at the museum. More than a hundred years later, her descendant Rosie Linden goes missing, her mind full of prowling tigers. With her new friend Jude, Rosie uncovers family secrets buried like layer upon layer of rock. Together they must sift the past to find the truth and heal the present. Praise for Hannah Foley 'A great friendship story, fascinating, intricate and hopeful.' Hilary McKay author of The Skylarks' War 'A bold, courageous and important book.' Sophie Kirtley author of The Wild Way Home 'A superb excavation of the mind’s terrain.’ Zillah Bethell, author of The Song Walker
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'A great friendship story, fascinating, intricate and hopeful.'
A dual-timeline 9+ novel set in contemporary and Victorian England along Mary Anning's Jurassic coast, about two generations of a family and a secret finally come to light.
Publishing to coincide with Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (4-11th Feb 2023).

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781803289823
Publisert
2023-02-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Zephyr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
320

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Hannah Foley grew up in Devon, surrounded by green fields and spare tractor parts. She worked as an illustrator and designer in Scotland, before returning to Devon where she now lives with her three children. She works as a specialist nurse for people with multiple sclerosis and spends her spare time writing, drawing and digging on her allotment. In 2018, she won the Kelpies Prize for her first novel, and she has illustrated two picture books by Vivian French. hannah-foley.co.uk Twitter/Instagram: @Han_Foley