Join three extraordinary children as they fight to save what is most precious to them on the planet.
On top of the hill overlooking the sea is a magical place. To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. To Noa it’s a welcome refuge. In its own way, the house rescued them, even with a fallen tree taking up most of the kitchen. But now they’re about to lose it and there is nothing the children can do. . .
Or is there?
We all have choices.
Bea can stow away across Europe on a train.
Raffy can keep climbing the tree.
And Noa can investigate who started the fire...
SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR
"This is the sort of book you want to live in..."
AN OBSERVER CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR
BOOKSHOP.ORG CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH
A captivating feat of storytelling and one that will make its permanent home in your heart" SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK
"A sublime eco-adventure... a cracking thriller... another triumph" TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK
"'This perfect blend of ecological adventure and moving exploration of family and friendship confirms Costa award-winning Farrant’s exceptional talent." DAILY MAIL
"Thought-provoking and hopeful" THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK OF THE WEEK
"A thrilling adventure" LANCASHIRE POST
"Enchanting" DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Delightful and perfectly crafted" BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH
"One of the most accomplished children's writers around triumphs again with this engrossing and empowering story of fighting for what you believe in" Waterstones Best Children's Books
"Everything the very best books are. Classic, modern, warm, righteous, brilliantly written and perfectly pitched." Katya Balen, author of Carnegie winner OCTOBER, OCTOBER
"Gripping, and important. I found myself waking up and wanting desperately to go and live in Ravenwood - I think all readers will." Joanna Nadin, author of Bafta award winner JOE ALL ALONE
FABER AND FABER, February 2023
Rights sold:
France, Editions Gallimard
Italy, Edizione Piemme
Audio, WF Howes
