Owl and the Lost Boy
- 292 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Owl and the Lost Boy is Amy Wilson's magical follow-up to the critically- acclaimed novel, A Girl Called Owl.
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Amy Wilson crafts poignant and humorous reflections on the multifaceted experience of motherhood. Through her one-woman show and writings, she delves into the personal transformations that parenthood instigates, exploring the evolving identity of a mother with sharp wit and profound honesty. Her debut book offers an intimate exploration of these themes, resonating with readers navigating similar life stages.
Coraline meets His Dark Materials - a spooky fantasy-adventure about belonging, from 'the rising star of children's fantasy'.
Shadows of Winterspell
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Stella has been living behind the magic of the forest for most of her life. Lonely, she enrolls at the local school, and as she begins to make friends, she discovers that she is even more different than she thought. But as autumn turns to magical winter, Stella realizes that uncovering her own family secret is the only way to release the forest from the grip of a dark and old magic.
It's bad enough having a mum dippy enough to name you Owl, but when you've got a dad you've never met, a best friend who needs you more than ever and a new boy at school giving you weird looks, there's not a lot of room for much else. So when Owl starts seeing strange frost patterns on her skin, she's tempted to just burrow down under the duvet and forget all about it. Could her strange new powers be linked to her mysterious father? And what will happen when she enters the magical world of winter for the first time?A glittering story of frost and friendship, with writing full of magic and heart, A Girl Called Owl is a stunning debut about family, responsibility and the beauty of the natural world.PRAISE FOR A GIRL CALLED OWL"This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery" Daily Mail"A perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world." BookTrust
Exploring the societal conditioning of women to be "happy to help," Amy Wilson offers a humorous and insightful perspective on the challenges that arise when expectations clash with reality. Drawing on her experiences as a podcast co-host, she delves into the complexities of modern womanhood, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of navigating these pressures. Through her engaging narrative, Wilson encourages readers to reconsider their roles and find empowerment in asserting their own needs.
In einem ewigen Sommer festzustecken ist kein Spaß. Vor allem, wenn man die Tochter des Winters ist. Owls Freund Alberic – der zufällig auch der Sohn des Earl of Autumn ist – wird vermisst. Entschlossen, ihn zu finden und den ewigen Sommer zu beenden, begeben sich Owl und ihre beste Freundin Mallory auf ein Abenteuer, das sie tief in die magische Welt der Zeit führen wird. Dort sind dunkle Mächte am Werk, die vor nichts zurückschrecken. Werden Owl und Alberic in der Lage sein, ihre Magie zu kontrollieren und den Wechsel der Jahreszeiten wiederherzustellen? Eine Geschichte, die den Klimawandel, Verlust und Trauer thematisiert – und doch voller Magie, Freundschaft, Liebe und Hoffnung für die Zukunft ist.