A dazzling magical adventure from the Jhalak prize-shortlisted
author of the The Shell Keepers.
Eleven-year-old Marco is a storyteller.
Back in Sri Lanka he loved creating epic tales, inspired by the
world around him.
But here in England, struggling to fit in, he has abandoned these.
When he discovers a star sapphire with a magical sprite inside,
it brings him back to his stories and their power to shape the
world around him.
With the help of unlikely friends and his faithful dog, Marco
must return the sprite to its home - and find his place in the world.
- From the author of The Shell Keepers,
shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize and
longlisted for the Wainwright Prize
- An exciting middle-grade story of friendship and belonging
- with a touch of magic
- For fans of Liu Sit, Jasbinder Bilan and Hannah Gold
- Perfect for readers aged 8 and up
PRAISE FOR THE SHELL KEEPERS:
'A beautifully written, wildly imagined environmental adventure'
SITA BRAHMACHARI
'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
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