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WINNER - COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR

The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.
In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti's horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .
Just as they think they've found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Ben's narrowboat and find Sam. And there's something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . . 
Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.
'One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year.' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
'Empowering, rollicking, wistful and joyful.' Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War

'Magnificent odyssey . . . a rich and rewarding read . . . it deserves prizes.' New Statesman
'A wonderful adventure.' Piers Torday, author of The Frozen Sea
'Fast-paced and fascinating.' BookTrust
'Compelling.'The Scotsman
'Wonderful.'The Week Junior
'Impossible to put down.'LoveReading4Kids
'Exciting adventure.'Just Imagine
'Highly recommended.'Books for Keeps
 
 Review 
 
 This is the reading equivalent of wallowing in a hot bath. Natasha Farrant . describes the boatmanship and the war-torn landscape with impeccable detail ― The Times & The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Year
On the side of kindness and love, with compassionate characters (and dogs) who steal your heart, and crafted with elegant succinctness, this has been one of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year ― Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
A fantastic, heart-thumping, big-hearted story: a modern classic -- Suzannah Lipscomb ― The Guardian
Magnificent odyssey... a rich and rewarding read... it deserves prizes ― New Statesman
Dramatic, moving and perfectly paced ― Daily Mail
Fast-paced and fascinating... it's the characters that really bring this epic tale to life ― BookTrust
You will be cheering on the lovable, brave characters in this compelling story ― The Scotsman
A wonderful story of friendship, bravery and hope ― The Week Junior
Impossible to put down... A standalone, middle grade adventure that is as well written as this, is pure gold dust with which to captivate young readers ― LoveReading4Kids
At all times the story surprises and keeps you guessing ... Natasha Farrant has such a great style of writing for this kind of exciting adventure story... ― Just Imagine
Fills your heart, the writing is effortless and the storytelling sublime. An utter joy ― Angels & Urchins
The characters are captivating and memorable, the breath-taking action veers between darkness and joy and tension and humour abound... This is a wonderful book, completely joyous, and is highly recommended as a standalone read for adventure loving readers ― Books for Keeps
Empowering, rollicking, wistful and joyful ― Hilary McKay
Heaven sent out of a blue sky, it blew me far away on a wonderful adventure, and for a blissful while, I really was somewhere else ― Piers Torday
A wonderful, heartwarming adventure written in Natasha Farrant's characteristically effortless and enjoyable prose. It had my heart from the very first pages. ― Lucy Strange 
 
 
 
 Book Description 
 
 The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock  
 
 About the Author 
 
 Natasha Farrant is the author of the Costa Award winning novel, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, bestselling middle-grade novel, The Children of Castle Rock, the acclaimed Bluebell Gadsby series and Carnegie-longlisted and Branford Boase-shortlisted YA historical novel The Things We Did For Love. She was shortlisted for the Queen of Teen Award 2014. She lives in London with her family. 
 
 
 
 



        

            
            

                
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Manufacturer Part Number
                
9780571348763
            
            
            

                
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1.05 kg
            
            
            

                
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12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm; 1.05 kg
            
            
        

         





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