The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022.

"There are three questions that I need to find the answers to:
Where am I?
What am I doing here?
And... Who am I?"

When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case.

She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets...

About the Author
Zillah Bethell was born in the shadow of the volcano Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea. She grew up without shoes, toys or technology. Consequently she spent a lot of time in the sea swimming and in canoes. Zillah's family returned to the UK when she was ten, and she now lives and walks in the hills of South Wales. A few of her favourite things include swimming in the rain, cheesy fridge magnets, Chopin, dancing and diphthongs.

Reviews
Compelling... A tense and twisty story about friendship and music, and how we might all find out who we really are. * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *
A gripping and beautifully written adventure story with a terrific twist. * Irish Independent *
An all-action adventure in a dazzling landscape. * Lancashire Evening Post *
A fabulous adventure * Holly Webb *


Awards
Short-listed for Alexandra Palace Children's Book Award 2024 (UK). Long-listed for The UKLA Book Awards 2024 (UK). Nominated for The Yoto Carnegie Medal 2024 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781474966856
Author Zillah Bethell
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 309g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 23mm