A bold, beautiful and haunting book. Julia Green is one of our finest writers for young people today . . . Open the book and read. You'll be enchanted to the very end * David Almond *
Powerful, haunting and incredibly atmospheric . . . told with all Julia Green's great skill and shot through with a vein of dark mystery. A truly special book * Nicola Davies *
Beautiful, unsettling and haunting . . . Totally immersive * Gill Lewis *
Gripped, I read this haunting adventure story in one sitting . . . poignant story of courage and hope * Book for Topics, Best Books of June 2024 *
Mesmerizingly beautiful and lyrical tale . . . Superbly descriptive writing, evocative illustration and psychological depth make this an unforgettable read * LoveReading4Kids Star Book *
What a joy it was to read. A haunting and beautiful tale . . . I can whole-heartedly recommend this story which is in my eyes a classic! I will be reading this again . . . and again! * Armadillo magazine *
Soulful, clever, exquisitely crafted, Julia Green's books are reliably, relatably brilliant' * Emma Carroll *
A beautiful, lyrical story of heartache, family and truth that celebrates the wildness of the natural world . . . Julia Green's writing is always incredibly powerful - an ode to nature with a hopeful call to action . . . Gorgeous * Scope for Imagination *
A gentle, rocking prose carries us through this illuminating story * The Sunday Times, praise for Julia Green *
Told with such purpose, confidence and love * The Times, praise for Julia Green *
Beautifully told, this adventure story does more than keep the pages turning, though it will certainly do that. It vividly demonstrates to readers the beauty and importance of nature and how connecting with it is our real hope for the future * Books for Keeps, praise for Julia Green *
Wonderfully imaginative and beautifully written * BookTrust, praise for Julia Green *
A powerful novel, glittering with evocative language * Just Imagine, praise for Julia Green *

Julia Green is an author of over twenty novels and stories for children and young adults. She has worked as a publicity assistant for a publisher, a library assistant, an English teacher, and is currently Emeritus Professor of Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University.