Golden Island sits like a fortress in a swirling sea . . .
Yakov has fled to England to escape the war at home. Skylar’s beloved grandfather is unwell. When the two children meet, they recognise something in each other: a reckless desire to change things up for the better . . . Then a competition is announced. To win a nearby island! Yakov and Skylar are convinced the island will make everything better, but the odds are stacked against them.
What will they have to steal?
How many lies will they be happy to tell?
What dangers will they face to call Golden Island their own?
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‘An epic, high-summer adventure . . . totally and utterly golden.’ EMMA CARROLL
‘Dazzlingly good.’ LAUREN ST JOHN
‘A perfect story.’ K ATYA BALEN
‘I loved it!’ ROSS MONTGOMERY
‘All the charm and excitement of a classic.’ LUCY STRANGE
A classic in the making.’ JOANNA NADIN ‘
'I read this book with a thumping heart, racing through yet at the same time hardly daring to turn the pages' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
'I devoured the book in a day' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
'A wonderfully bighearted book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
'A great action-packed story with some twists and turns' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
'Farrant’s storytelling is masterful in capturing the essence of friendship and resilience' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
The Daily Express best children's books for autumn: "A genuine page-turner of an adventure, packed with secrets and lies, with a story of hope at its heart."
Reading Zone: "Like drinking bottled childhood... like all the best children's stories, it bubbles with hope - hope that a courageous heart and loyal friendships can overcome fear, loss and sadness; hope that children have the resourcefulness and determination to achieve what the adults cannot."
The Guardian, best of children's books roundup - "a thrilling peril-spiced summer adventure"
The Week Junior Book of the Week - "an uplifting story of adventure and friendship"
Peters Book of the Week - "a great and memorable read - wonderful storytelling"
Books For Topics - "epic"
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