Catherine Bruton

★ Nero圖書獎2024兒童小說決選入圍母親離世後，11歲的威爾被送往山區與叔叔同住。長年困在高樓公寓的他，對這片陌生天地充滿抗拒，直到他在森林裡找到慰藉，聆聽鳥鳴。與來自阿富汗的難民奧馬爾成為朋友後，威爾發現了一個魚鷹巢，並與最弱小的雛鳥「白翅」建立起深厚羈絆。但風暴來襲，白翅從巢中墜落並摔傷翅膀。威爾決心拯救她，偷偷帶她下山，細心呵護，幫助她康復。在陪伴白翅展翅飛翔的過程中，威爾也發現了內心的勇氣與力量。或許，他也能擺脫悲傷，學會飛翔……From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of migration, conservation, healing and hope as a grieving boy forms an unbreakable bond with an injured bird.Nero Book Awards 2024 Shortlist - Children's Fiction"Vivid and deeply empathetic, Catherine is a wonderful storyteller." Phil Earle"A wonderfully moving story about the healing power of nature, perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Katya Balen" Anthony McGowan"Unputdownable.A gift to nature loving young people" Hilary McKay"A heart-felt story about the healing power of nature.Moving and powerful, I loved it" Gill LewisFrom the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of migration, conservation, healing and hope as a grieving boy forms an unbreakable bond

A brilliantly-conceived and hugely imaginative 'sequel' to Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Following Frankenstein is a hugely exciting and beautifully-written historical adventure, perfect for 9-12 year o

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十一歲的亞雅從敘利亞逃離戰火，帶著母親與弟弟來到英國，等待庇護審核的日子裡，她意外被芭蕾老師發掘天賦，有機會爭取獎學金。但與此同時，家人的身分與未來仍充滿不確定。，她能否追上夢想，也找回失散的父親？With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity.Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria.When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship.But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria.With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled w

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