Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.

Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?

Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?

There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don’t believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat’s dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that’s in danger.

Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

"Acclaimed and award-winning children’s author and former vet Gill Lewis works her special brand of animal magic on this inspirational illustrated Island Vet series … Teamed with the beautifully emotive illustrations of Irina Avgustinovich … this heartwarming and inspirational series is ideal for young animal lovers and children who are passionate about taking care of our natural world." — Burnley Express
"With the popular series Balamory having just returned to our screens, there will be many children who are hooked in by its gentle stories of island life, and here is the fifth title in a delightful series that has similar vibes and is the perfect choice for any young fans to enjoy." — Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library, blog

Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including Swan Song, Eagle Warrior and Run Wild. Gill’s writing has earned her many awards, such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.