Robin

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Courage starts small . . .

Discover the power of your own voice in a timeless winter’s tale of family, hope and understanding, from the critically-acclaimed Sarah Ann Juckes, for fans of R.J. Palacio and Patrick Ness. ?Tender, emotional and beautifully written, it?s reminiscent of Patrick Ness?s A Monster Calls? Daily Mail?A poignant, evocative story? Guardian?A beautiful story that will pull at your heartstrings? Irish NewsEddie feels invisible – his sister Scarlet isn’t well and nobody seems to remember that he’s here.

Out in the forest, as the ice hardens and winter gets deeper, the world is quiet. When a little red bird takes him to meet Mari, a strange and fierce girl with blurred edges just like him, she shows Eddie how to let out the monster that’s been growing inside him. As he gathers the courage to finally be heard, will Eddie be able to find his way back through the snow?Capturing the rare beauty of winter’s silence, Sarah Ann Juckes’ powerful exploration of the healing power of nature and the joy of finding hope is a future classic to be savoured every winter, beautifully illustrated by Linde Faas.

Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes:?A haunting and lyrical portrait of courage, family and the power of nature. A spellbinding tale that is sure to echo in your heart? Struan Murray on Robin?Sublime . .

. a love song to nature? Joseph Elliott on Robin ‘A gorgeous book. Eddie?s story will stay with readers long after they close the final page’ The Bookseller on Robin?A sensitively written, poignant novel? Reading Zone on Robin?Will break your heart and mend it together again? Piers Torday on The Hunt for the Nightingale ?Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature? Hannah Gold on The Hunt for the Nightingale?An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again? Lisa Thompson on The Hunt for the Nightingale’An iridescent story that shines with hope and love’ Katya Balen on The Night Animals’A beautiful story about ghosts, friendship, and the courage it takes to ask for help’ Emma Carroll on The Night Animals