Description
'Grace looked directly at the seal pup and spoke softly to it. 'I'll be back soon. Don't give up.' Grace is excited about her holiday, staying with Granny at her house by the sea. A whole week exploring rock pools, collecting shells, and playing on the beach - perhaps she might even get to see a baby seal? Grace makes friends with local boy Col who knows all the secrets of the Island. When Grace discovers a small seal pup, separated from its mother after a storm, she's not sure if she can help it, but she has to try . . . Beautifully illustrated in black and white, this is a heart-warming tale of friendship and discovery in the wild outdoors by the author of Tilly's Moonlight Fox..
Two friends, one seal pup, and a magical summer . . .
About the Author
Julia Green is the author of more than ten novels for children and teenagers. As a child, Julia lived in a village called Ashtead, in Surrey. She did a degree in English at the University of Kent and an M.Phil in English Studies at Oxford University. Julia lives in Bath and is Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. She has two sons. You can find out more about Julia by going to her website at www.julia-green.co.uk.
Reviews
Praise for Tilly's Moonlight Fox: 'Resonating with a timeless, magical feel, and with echoes of classics like Tom's Midnight Garden, Green writes of family secrets and wild foxes in this outstanding novel for younger readers.' * Bookseller *
Praise for Sylvie and Star: 'A heartwarming story about a girl and her love for a puppy, a perfect choice for animal lovers.' * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *
'This is a really touching and charming story that will appeal to everyone, not just all the animal fans. A great read!' * Ruth Swindon, The Best New Children's Books: Summer 2014 (in association with The Guardian) *
'Julia Green's evocations of nature and Hebridean life are excellent...Seal Island has a timeless, atmospheric quality.' * Anne Harding, Armadillo Magazine *
'Touching and sensitive... atmospheric story really conveys the wonder of living on an island' * Parents in Touch *
'It's a book that you won't forget in a hurry.' * Wondrous Reads Blog *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192735669
Author Julia Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 138g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm
Two friends, one seal pup, and a magical summer . . .
About the Author
Julia Green is the author of more than ten novels for children and teenagers. As a child, Julia lived in a village called Ashtead, in Surrey. She did a degree in English at the University of Kent and an M.Phil in English Studies at Oxford University. Julia lives in Bath and is Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. She has two sons. You can find out more about Julia by going to her website at www.julia-green.co.uk.
Reviews
Praise for Tilly's Moonlight Fox: 'Resonating with a timeless, magical feel, and with echoes of classics like Tom's Midnight Garden, Green writes of family secrets and wild foxes in this outstanding novel for younger readers.' * Bookseller *
Praise for Sylvie and Star: 'A heartwarming story about a girl and her love for a puppy, a perfect choice for animal lovers.' * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids *
'This is a really touching and charming story that will appeal to everyone, not just all the animal fans. A great read!' * Ruth Swindon, The Best New Children's Books: Summer 2014 (in association with The Guardian) *
'Julia Green's evocations of nature and Hebridean life are excellent...Seal Island has a timeless, atmospheric quality.' * Anne Harding, Armadillo Magazine *
'Touching and sensitive... atmospheric story really conveys the wonder of living on an island' * Parents in Touch *
'It's a book that you won't forget in a hurry.' * Wondrous Reads Blog *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192735669
Author Julia Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 138g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm
