PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Hazel was left at the Ditchmoor School for the Wretched when she was two. She has a pendant which can't be removed, a deep attachment to animals and nature rather than other people, and one dear friend, Pete. When he is kidnapped as they try to escape into Goblyn Wood, Hazel finds herself in a realm of odd creatures, whose magical power is gradually draining away – it's not just Pete who needs her help! She also discovers who she really is... A rich and lively world with great characters – but be warned (or be thrilled!) this is the first of a trilogy! Ages 8-12 Lindy
Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear!
Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle-grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for a number of prizes including the Booktrust Early Years Award (2010), The Roald Dahl Funny Prize (2010, 2012), The Waterstones Children's Book Prize (2011, 2013), Oscar's Book Prize (2015), and The Dundee Picture Book Award (2018). Her work has also been adapted for television (Bookaboo, CBeebies), puppetry (Little Angel), dance (Ballet Black), orchestra (LSO) and theatre (New Writing North, Little Blue Monster). She is currently working on new picture books and a middle-grade fantasy series. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and is available for festival events. Please see website for further information: https://annakemp-author.com
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Hazel was left at the Ditchmoor School for the Wretched when she was two. She has a pendant which can't be removed, a deep attachment to animals and nature rather than other people, and one dear friend, Pete. When he is kidnapped as they try to escape into Goblyn Wood, Hazel finds herself in a realm of odd creatures, whose magical power is gradually draining away – it's not just Pete who needs her help! She also discovers who she really is... A rich and lively world with great characters – but be warned (or be thrilled!) this is the first of a trilogy! Ages 8-12 Lindy
