Skip to content
A Flash of Fireflies (Paperback)
  • A Flash of Fireflies (Paperback)
zoom

A Flash of Fireflies (Paperback)

(author)
6 Reviews Sign in to write a review
£7.99
Paperback 240 Pages
Published: 09/06/2022
Free UK delivery on orders over £25, otherwise £2.99
  • 10+ in stock

Usually dispatched within 1-2 days

Free UK delivery on orders over £25, otherwise £2.99
  • This item has been added to your basket
Waterstones Says

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

‘A shot of story straight into the veins. Absolutely masterful writing that manages to be vivid, powerful and tender all at once. Aisha Bushby is a storytelling genius.’Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good 'A beautiful story about defeating the demons within – full of hope, love & tenderness.’- Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘Spellbinding, beautiful and eerie in equal measure . . . a phenomenally good book!’A.F.Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief For A 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 For the Moonchild duology: ‘Inspired by The Arabian Nights, Aisha whisks us away to a rich and exotic world  lled with magic, secrets and mystery. She transports the reader through the most beautiful and descriptive language stimulating allof our senses. We hear the danger in the storm rattling ominously in the sky above, the waves crashing against the dhow spraying us with salt and smell the aromas that Amira experiences so deeply.’Booklover Jo ‘You’ll be swept away with Amira on a wonderful adventure . . .’The Week Junior

You may also be interested in...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer (Book 18)
Added to basket
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
Added to basket
I Am Rebel
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99 £6.49
Finding Bear
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99 £6.49
Lottie Brooks’s Essential Guide to Life
Added to basket
Hunt for the Golden Scarab
Added to basket
The Wild Robot
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99 £6.49
Murder Most Unladylike
Added to basket
Impossible Creatures
Added to basket
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Added to basket
Magicalia
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99
The Last Bear
Added to basket
Paperback
£7.99

“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.'

In this story, Hazel moves to England... More

Paperback edition
2 similar books recommended
Helpful? Upvote 6
Lizzie | @littlehux

“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... More

Paperback edition
1 similar book recommended
Helpful? Upvote 5

“Delightful”

Completely delightful story surrounded by magic and fairies. I loved it. Many thanks to the publishers for sending me a copy to review.

Paperback edition
Helpful? Upvote 5

Please sign in to write a review

Your review has been submitted successfully.