The Dragon in the Bookshop

ISBN-13: 9781801109208 / Angielski / Miękka / 2024 / 256 str.

Ewa Jozefkowicz

Opis

A 9-12 adventure about finding your voice in difficult times, blended with Polish folklore and a magical quest.

A 9-12 adventure about finding your voice in difficult times, blended with Polish folklore and a magical quest.

Recenzje

PRAISE FOR EWA JOZEFKOWICZ:
'A heartfelt story about the importance of community and the power of food to connect people' Scotsman Best Children's Books of the Summer 2021, on The Cooking Club Detectives.
'A gently unfolding detective story that delicately unpacks themes of food poverty, friendship and the importance of community spaces... The writing gives space for a range of perspectives' BooksforTopics, Ones to Watch - Middle Grade Round-up for Summer 2021, on The Cooking Club Detectives.
'The plot has been carefully and skilfully crafted to be a story within a story... It is so refreshing to find a well-written powerful standalone story for young adults that I hope it will be widely read and enjoyed' The School Librarian, on The Key to Finding Jack.
'Paints a convincing picture of a harrowing time in a young life... By no means a gloomy read, offering ample humour, hope and optimism' BookTrust, Bookmark Book of the Month, on The Mystery of the Colour Thief.
'Celebrating the importance of community, family and friends, this is a lovely, warm-hearted story' The Week Junior, Book of the Week, on The Cooking Club Detectives

O autorze

Jozefkowicz, EwaEwa Jozefkowicz's debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Girl 38: Finding a Friend, blends contemporary times with WWII Poland. The Key to Finding Jack is about the special bond between siblings. And The Cooking Club Detectives tackles the impact of food poverty on children today. All are published by Zephyr. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters but regularly visits her family in Poland. www.ewajozefkowicz.com Twitter: @EwaJozefkowicz Insta: ewas_bookshelf