The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Snow Foal. A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 12, set in the beautiful wilds of a remote Scottish island. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy, Tarka the Otter and Gill Lewis. Luke hates his life. His dad is busy with a shiny replacement family and his mum has insisted they spend their holiday on a remote Scottish island.Then Luke meets Meg, who lives with her grandfather in a boarded-up boat house on the beach. And when together they rescue an otter pup that they name Willow, a chink of light appears in Luke’s dark and lonely days.But danger lurks behind the beauty of Puffin Bay – and soon Luke must depend upon Willow for his very survival …This top-rated children's book explores themes of friendship and resilience against the backdrop of nature's raw beauty. The narrative skillfully intertwines elements of juvenile fiction with the harsh realities of divorce and the healing power of animals.For fans of Yamile Saied Méndez (Girl Scouts), Laurie Morrison (Coming Up Short), Elaine Heney (The Adventure Horse), Kate Dicamillo (Because of Winn-Dixie), and Sally J. Pla (The Fire, the Water and Maudie McGinn).HarperCollins 2022
