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About this book
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.'
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Landing Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Epigraph
- Prologue: Ben
- Prologue: Lotti
- Part I
- Part II
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part V
- Epilogue: Ben and Lotti
- Extract from The Children of Castle Rock
- About the Author
- Also by the Author
- Copyright