"Has heart, soul and so much spirit." Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons
"Disappearing animals, twists and turns, and an amazing autistic protagonist." Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh
"Exciting, deftly plotted and full of surprises." Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North
Alice Tonks would love to make friends at boarding school. And, being autistic, she just wants people to accept her for who she is. But after a rather strange encounter with a talking seagull on her first day, she suddenly has a new challenge and a lot of questions.
Animals are going missing and Alice can't solve the mystery alone. With new friends behind her, can Alice harness her magic powers and become the hero she never imagined?
A story about finding your voice, friendship and unlikely heroes, for fans of A Kind of Spark
| ISBN: | 9780861542055 |
| Publication date: | 26th May 2022 |
| Author: | Emily Kenny |
| Publisher: | Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 335 pages |
| Series: | The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage category fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Adventurers and outlaws Animal Stories |
A fantastic tale of friendships, adventures, betrayal and mystery. This is an absolute must-read for lovers of mysteries and animal adventures.
Sometimes all it takes is a little magic to find your voice ...
What a magnificent debut book this is. Emily Kenny has crafted a fantastic tale of friendships, adventures, betrayal and mystery, hitting the right tone at every stage of the story.
Alice is a truly relatable character and Kenny has tapped into the inner workings of Alice's mind with real skill as we are introduced to her world and the impact autism has on her day-to-day life.
I was rooting for Alice from the very first lines – perhaps due to our shared dislike of sand and seaweed.... Read Full Review