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In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family. Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the...
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In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family.
A poignant new tale from the award-winning author of the Wildsmith series (Dyslexia-friendly)
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In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family.
Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.
At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008800772
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Illustration: 16 b/w, illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nikola Aranova
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Liz Flanagan is the award-winning writer of numerous books for children and young adults, including Dragon Daughterand Rise of the Shadow Dragons. Her debut novel, Eden Summer, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the first instalment of her Wildsmith series was shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards and won the UKLA Award.
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