The Shell Keepers - Truly Johnston

  An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure - a perfect gift for children aged 7 and up!  'A beautifully written, wildly imagined environmental adventure' SITA BRAHMACHARI 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
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