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A Flash of Fireflies (Paperback)
Aisha Bushby (author)Published: 09/06/2022
As Hazel struggles to adjust to a new life in England, she discovers that the idyllic surroundings of her aunt's cottage house a wealth of sinister creatures in this immersive children's novel from the author of A Pocketful of Stars.
A magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding your place, with a delicate touch of magic. Perfect for 10-12 year olds and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michelle Harrison and Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and The Girl Who Speaks Bear.
Hazel's new life in England should have been the stuff of fairy tales; after all her aunt's cottage looked just like a gingerbread house, with a magical garden and whispering fireflies promising quests and adventures.
But as Hazel struggles to deal with the challenges of the everyday world - making friends, missing her family - she also learns that every fairy tale has a dark side. And there are terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows...
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780755500642
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 140 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Pocketful of Stars:
'Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric' - Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian
'A gorgeous story of family and growing up' - Cathy Cassidy
'Moving and heartfelt' - Anna James, author of Pages and Co.
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“Delightful”
Completely delightful story surrounded by magic and fairies. I loved it. Many thanks to the publishers for sending me a copy to review.
“Magical, eerie, cleverly woven tale”
'Adventures sound rather exciting, I know. Most stories will tell you to seek them. But the sorts of adventures I went on were bothersome, repetitive and exhausting.'
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“Tremendous heart, honest, creeping and brilliant; a must read!”
I think Aisha is one of the most accomplished children’s authors of our time, creating fantastical stories with a deep emotional honesty with the reader.
And A Flash of Fireflies might be her best yet, and really...
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