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The House of Clouds

By Lisa Thompson
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The House of Clouds by Lisa Thompson is a captivating children's book that follows the story of a young girl named Tabby. Struggling with grief over her father's passing, Tabby finds solace and adventures within the stories shared by her eccentric neighbour. As Tabby learns to cope with her loss, she discovers that imagination can unlock new worlds and help mend a broken heart.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about adventure, imagination, and discovering the unexpected in everyday life. Perfect for young readers who appreciate tales woven with warmth, humour, and a touch of magic, the characters will lead you through a journey that tugs at the heartstrings and inspires curiosity.

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The House of Clouds

The power of imagination, storytelling and magic combine in a poignant and uplifting novella on family and grief.

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A poignant and uplifting story of family, connection and imagination, from the Blue Peter Book Award shortlisted author of Owen and the Soldier.

Tabby's fed up. Fed up with losing her best friend and fed up that Grandad has come to stay. Grandad's always telling the same old silly, made-up stories, and now Tabby has to walk his smelly dog Buster every day after school.

When one of Tabby's walks takes her to a lonely hilltop house, she spots something strange going on. So strange she can't help but mention it to Grandad, who of course turns it all into another fantasy. But when tragedy strikes, Tabby's left wondering if Grandad's impossible story could be true.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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The House of Clouds by Lisa Thompson is praised for its beautiful storytelling and exploration of life's important themes. Reviewers highlight the way the narrative blurs dreams and reality, leaving readers believing in a touch of magic. It is described as utterly lovely, offering a poignant reminder of family warmth, joy, and the power of imagination, with craftsmanship that is consistently admired.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129067

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice McKinley
  • Illustrated by Alice McKinley

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 104

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Happiness & Mental Health Lisa Thompson Young Adult

About the Author

Lisa Thompson is a children's novelist and the author of the best-selling The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar. The Goldfish Boy was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the Branford Boase Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

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