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The Winter Snow Goose
Series: The Island Vet
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As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis. The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for...
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As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis.
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Description
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis.
The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the boats can’t make it over from the mainland, they start to run out of food and other supplies.
In this dark time, Tia and Nat find a creative way to bring the islanders together in a celebration of light and community that will help see them through to the better days ahead.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Series: The Island Vet
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The Winter Snow Goose
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis. The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008770006
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Illustration: 18 b/w, illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 130g
Pages: 72
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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