Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
Natasha Farrant

Paperback original

Paperback (03 Sep 2020)


Publishers Synopsis

WINNER - COSTA CHILDRENS BOOK AWARD

THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR

The second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.

In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lottis horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .

Just as they think theyve found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Bens narrowboat and find Sam. And theres something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . .

Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home.

One of the most compelling, joyous, tearjerking and delightful reads of the year. The Sunday Times, Childrens Book of the Week

Empowering, rollicking, wistful and joyful. Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks War

Magnificent odyssey . . . a rich and rewarding read . . . it deserves prizes. New Statesman

A wonderful adventure. Piers Torday, author of The Frozen Sea

Fast-paced and fascinating. BookTrust

Compelling. The Scotsman

Wonderful. The Week Junior

Impossible to put down. LoveReading4Kids

Exciting adventure. Just Imagine

Highly recommended. Books for Keeps


Book information

ISBN: 9780571348763
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Pub date: 03 Sep 2020
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 329g
Height: 129mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 25mm