The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Snow Foal. A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 12, set in the beautiful wilds of a remote Scottish island. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy, Tarka the Otter and Gill Lewis. The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Snow Foal. A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 12, set in the beautiful wilds of a remote Scottish island. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy, Tarka the Otter and Gill Lewis. Luke hates his life. His dad is busy with a shiny replacement family and his mum has insisted they spend their holiday on a remote Scottish island.Then Luke meets Meg, who lives with her grandfather in a boarded-up boat house on the beach. And when together they rescue an otter pup that they name Willow, a chink of light appears in Luke’s dark and lonely days.But danger lurks behind the beauty of Puffin Bay – and soon Luke must depend upon Willow for his very survival …REVIEWS FOR SNOW FOAL:‘I absolutely love Snow Foal – it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime’ (Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author of Tracy Beaker)‘A beautiful book with a big heart’ (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)‘How much my daughter and I enjoyed Snow Foal! It's a gripping sensitively written book' (Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar)‘A mesmerising new voice about a girl that deserves to be heard’ (Joanna Nadin)‘One of my most highly-anticipated reads of the year’ (Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables)‘Snow Foal shines out with compassion and understanding for the children at its heart. Susanna's writing is delicate and beautifully understated’ (Julia Green)‘A tender, lyrical tale for a cold winter's night that will lift the spirits and warm the heart’ (Steve Voake)REVIEWS FOR OTTERS’ MOON‘A beautiful story, immersed in the wild and restorative power of nature. I loved it’ (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)‘An excellent book – haunting and lovely. A delightful work of art’ (Anthony McGowan)‘Sue writes with sensitivity and understanding about two children struggling to navigate complex emotions and situations’ (Julia Green)A wintery new novel from the bestselling author of Snow Foal – the perfect Christmas gift for readers of 8+Susanna Bailey divides her time between writing, freelance social-work, and lecturing in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where she also studied. Susanna wrote her debut novel, Snow Foal during her time at the same university where she drew much inspiration from her tutor, award-winning David Almond. Otters' Moon is her second book.A wintery new novel from the bestselling author of Snow Foal – the perfect Christmas gift for readers of 8+• Snow Foal was given rave reviews by bestselling authors such as Jacqueline Wilson (who reviews very few books), Jenny McLachlan and Joanna Nadin• Commercial, contemporary and beautifully written, from an author with a lifetime of experience in the social work she writes about• Each book that Susanna Bailey will write is a standalone story but with the same themes and relationships at its heart that young readers will seek out• Nature and the environment provide a unique hook in all of Susanna Bailey's writing. Each book will have a difference creature, helping to lead a child on a journey of healing and discovery. From the vulnerable snow foal in the snowy Exmoor hill to our inquisitive otter in the wilds of the Scottish highlands• The new Jacqueline Wilson for middle-grade readersCompetition: the;last bear;girl who speaks bear;christmas pig;sky hawk;tarka the otter;snow foal;war horse;pocketful of stars;pinch of magic;pax;the good bear. by;jill tomlinson;sarah lean;gill lewis;sophie anderson;michael morpurgo;aisha bushby;michelle harrison;jackie;jacqueline wilson;onjali rauf;hannah gold
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