The Boy Who Lost His Spark 9781529529784 Paperback

From Maggie O’Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author ofHamnet now a Bafta and Golden Globe-winning film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal comes a stunningly illustrated picture book about a boy who overcomes the unhappiness of moving house and, through the power of storytelling,regains his inner spark.- Anidealgift and a truly enchanting read.- Perfect for children aged 5-8 with themes of family bonds, dyslexia, moving house, myth and folklore.When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesnt like his new home one bit. Its an old cottage on the side of a hill, where strange things keep happening: shoes are filled up with conkers, the stairs become tangled in a woollen maze. Jems sister Verity is certain it is the work of a nouka, an ancient creature from local folklore that lives deep down inside the hill. Jem, however, is adamant that there is no such thing…But this small mythical creature, so attuned to the hearts and minds of others,doesexist. And, whats more, it is determined, through mischief and mayhem, to help Jem reignite the spark within himself once more.- WINNER of the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Honour Award for Fiction- Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration- Best Childrens and YA Books of 2022, Guardian- RTE.ie Best Irish Children’s Books of 2022The second book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O’Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them.Look out forWhere Snow Angels GoandWhen the Stammer Came to Stay.An autumnal balm for anyone in need of a little magic in their lives.” Alex O’Connell,Children’s Book of the Week, the TimesA glorious book, perfect as a gift. LoveReading4KidsThis beautiful book will tug at the heart of any reader regardless of age. [] No one would be unhappy after seeing the stunning illustrations that accompany this extraordinary story. Sunday TimesA gentle, empowering tale with entrancing illustrations. Daily MailWonderfully magical” Mariella Frostrup, Times RadioDramatic, incredibly evocative and full of atmosphere this is a stunning read.” -Armadillo MagazineThe Boy Who Lost His Spark, undeniably has a magical, timeless quality to it, reminiscent of those ancient Celtic legends. [] timeless” Irish IndependentExploring how we deal with pain, loneliness and tough emotions when we face changes and challenges, its a beautiful book for everyone.” Pick Me Ups Book of the WeekAn enchanting book. The stunning illustrations are such a treasure, creating an atmosphere and sense of wonder about the story. The School LibrarianA really delightful story for 7-9 years. The story is beautifully told and the full colour illustrations are just gorgeous and really enhance the text. I loved it and it is an ideal book for an adult to read to a child or class or for a child to read alone. Read for Good