Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else. When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts. For fans ofThe Last BearandJulia and the Shark.Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author ofThe Last Bear? 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author ofRollercoaster Boy 'Will break your heart and mend it back together again' Piers Torday, author ofThe Last Wild 'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and natureDaily Mail

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.

There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Sarah Ann Juckes is a Content Creator for The Writers' Workshop. The Proof of the Outside was shortlisted for Mslexia's Children's Novel competition and longlisted for the Bath Novel Award. Sarah volunteers for the NSPCC's 'Speak Out and Stay Safe' programme, and mentors under-represented writers with Creative Future - both causes that inspired this book. Sharon King-Chaiis Senior Designer at Macmillan Children's Books. She also owns Eye Fly High illustration, where her diverse clients include Universal Music Group, Egmont Children's Books and Ted Baker. Lucy Ladybird is her debut picture book.