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The shell keepers
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- Book Synopsis
- An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure - a perfect gift for children aged 7 and up! When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn't expect to see a tiny girl inside it. Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe . . . A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner of the Bath Children's Novel Award 2022. A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people cast adrift in the human world. Shades of The Borrowers in a coastal seaside setting. Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism, wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt. 'A lovely book to read, especially aloud' SCHOOL READING LIST 'A perfect choice for young readers aged 8+ who love treasure hunts, hidden worlds and stories with heart' PRENEUR WORLD 'A breathtaking, adventurous story' BOOKS UP NORTH 'An enchanting, sun-soaked adventure with all the magic and mystery of The Borrowers' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781915947734
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Chicken House, (05 June 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 229
- Weight
- 160 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 128 x 196 x 24 mm
- Categories:
- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Classic Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Death and grief Children and Teenage: Diversity, equality and inclusion Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups) Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics