Where The River Takes Us : Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week by Lesley Parr 9781526647771

Where The River Takes Us : Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

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Lesley Parr, the brilliant mind behind The Valley of Lost Secrets, presents a...
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Lesley Parr, the brilliant mind behind The Valley of Lost Secrets, presents a gripping tale of camaraderie set in a 1970s Welsh valley. This captivating adventure, shortlisted for the 2024 Tir na n-Og Awards, is perfect for readers aged 9 and above.

Meet Jason, a lad living with his older brother Richie, both striving to keep their heads above water after their parents' passing. Despite the support of neighbours and mates, the fear of being separated looms large.

It's February 1974, and the three-day week has hit working-class families hard. Richie, desperate to make ends meet, finds himself entangled with unsavoury characters. Meanwhile, a local newspaper's report of a mysterious beast in the valleys catches Jason's eye. A handsome reward is offered for proof of the creature's existence, and Jason's friends are convinced this could solve their financial woes.

Thus begins an extraordinary quest. Four inseparable chums embark on a journey that will indelibly alter their lives. This middle-grade page-turner, reminiscent of Stand By Me, boasts unforgettable characters and relatable themes, cementing Parr's reputation as a master of historical fiction for young readers.

Hailed as 'simply stunning' by Emma Carroll and chosen as The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week, this riveting tale has also been longlisted for the Historical Association Young Quills Award 2024.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781526647771
Book Author: Lesley Parr
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 25 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-03-16
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 264g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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