Divided by time, united by hope... can the past change their future?

From the acclaimed author of Sade and her Shadow Beasts comes a brand new story - about a boy and his dad dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help ... perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.

Isaiah always has an easy smile and smart answer for his teachers. He's good at fixing things and making people happy. But ever since Mum left and Dad got ill, it's been getting harder to keep all that up. To not let his friends know they're struggling. To keep believing things will get better...
Then Isaiah meets the boy in the smoke, a boy he connects with through a forgotten fireplace in his tower block. A boy from the past with a mystery to solve, who desperately needs Isaiah's help.
Can Isaiah change Jacob's life for the better? And in doing so, maybe can he change his own?

An uplifting story about friendship and resilience, courage and hope...

About the Author
Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children's fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for broadening the scope of authentic Black representation in YA and children's fiction. She believes it's important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Rachel's favourite books are Skellig, Coraline and A Monster Calls.

Reviews
Praise for 'Sade and her Shadow Beasts': A beautiful story that tackles big feelings in an accessible and relatable way. * Booktrust *
Praise for 'Sade and her Shadow Beasts': A real ode to the power of creativity, and the way grief can shape our worlds - both real and imaginary. * L.D. Lapinski *



Book Information
ISBN 9781444963588
Author Rachel Faturoti
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 251g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 28mm