Magic bursts out of this imaginative and adventurous story in which dreams, reality and unlikely possibilities are cleverly intertwined.
Jojo Locke’s life is changed dramatically when the mysterious Aunt Pen arrives unexpectedly at his grandparents’ house. Jojo is smart enough to know that she isn’t really his aunt but he quickly learns to be careful around when he finds out just how much magic she can do!
Aunt Pen is a faerie who is able to slip in and out of the everyday. Following her, Jojo begins a testing journey of discovery which, if he is brave enough to stick with it, will help him to find the memories of his missing father.
Jojo Locke's dad disappeared six years ago. And what's stranger still, none of his family can really remember him, there's a hole inside each of them where Dad should be.
But then Aunt Pen arrives, a real faerie, with her tricks and wishes. She tests Jojo to see how deep his courage runs and sets him off on a journey to find their memories of Dad, and an adventure far beyond what he could have imagined begins.
An intriguing mix of magic and adventure - The Bookseller
Sparkles with magic -- Abi Elphinstone
Author
About Tom Avery
Tom Avery was born and raised in London in a very large, very loud family, descendants of the notorious pirate Henry Avery. He trained as a teacher and has worked with children in inner city schools in London and Birmingham.
Tom lives in Amsterdam with his wife and two sons.
Click here to read The English Association's interview with Tom.
