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Song of the River
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As Cari and her mum try to rebuild their home and lives after a devastating flood, they hear of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area. The changes these amazing animals make to waterways could help to prevent further flooding and Cari knows that she has to get involved.
But with the project facing resistance from other locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance – and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?
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See moreA project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from master storyteller Gill Lewis.
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A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis.
As Cari and her mum try to rebuild their home and lives after a devastating flood, they hear of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area. The changes these amazing animals make to waterways could help to prevent further flooding and Cari knows that she has to get involved.
But with the project facing resistance from other locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance – and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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"One of children's literature's most accomplished writers of animal stories delivers a touching tale of environmental fragility" – Waterstones
"Another wonderful wild little story about the power of nature to heal … Hopeful and beautiful" – NetGalley review
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800900615
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk
- Illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 104
About the Author
Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including Swan Song, Eagle Warrior and Run Wild. Gill's writing has earned her many awards such as the UKLA Children's Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
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Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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