Escaping flames and barbed wire, a mother, a baby, a boy, and a dog flee for their lives, climbing into a small sailboat to set off to sea. Where will they call home? With lyrical narration and child-friendly illustrations, Millard and King create a comforting and timely story about courage, endurance, and hope. Full color.
Latest in this fiction series which has won every major book prize in Australia. Themes of friendship, foster families and moving home in a magical but very recognisable world. Ages: 8+
The fifth book in the Kingdom of Silk series. It's almost Christmas in Cameron's Creek and it's a time for wishes, big and small. "This is a book about making new friends, finding out if wishes can come true. A wonderful series for young readers who are just discovering the joys of independent reading." -- BOOKSELLER +PUBLISHER
Peterboy wants to find something special for his grandfather, but he finds a fallen duck in need of care. This is an extraordinary and totally enchanting story of friendship, hope and joy from two very talented, award-winning picture-book makers.
Book 6 of the Kingdom of Silk series. Saffron Silk has a talent for pretending to be someone else but Saffron barely has the energy to be herself. But her brother Perry Angel has learnt to read hearts and recognise tender moments. "It reminds us that true happiness is found in the simplest things." -- LIBRARY MICE
