The River Singers
A thrilling adventure with the timeless appeal of The Borrowers
Author Tom Moorhouse
Suitable for: 9+ boys and girls
Price: £6.99
ISBN:
978-0-19-273481-5
Publication date:
03/07/2014
Paperback:
256 pages
Dimensions:
198x129mm
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Description
Four small water voles are about to embark upon a long and perilous journey along the Great River, but will they ever find a safe place to call home? Features beautiful black and white illustrations by Simon Mendez.
This page was last updated on 06 August 2022 at 04:30 GMT
Features
- A truly unforgettable tale of adventure, courage, and survival against the odds - now available in a gorgeous paperback edition.
- Features a wonderful cast of animal characters, including four adorable water voles, who children and adults will fall in love with.
- Contains over one hundred exquisite black and white illustrations by Simon Mendez..
- Written by an Oxford academic and water vole conservation expert.
- Supported by a major marketing and publicity campaign that will get this book into as many children's hands as possible.
- Sequel to be published October 2014.
- eBook available.
This page was last updated on 06 August 2022 at 04:30 GMT
Reviews
- 'A hymn to nature, written with compassion and flair.' - Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe
- 'Just the sort of book I would have loved to have picked up as a child. I love the way Tom weaves in the natural history of the riverbank with a fast paced adventure.' - Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk
- 'With echoes of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Watership Down this is a wonderful story with a classic, traditional feel . . . An utterly lovely book and highly recommended.' - The Bookbag
- 'This book became one of my favourites. I was worried what Sylvan, his brothers and sisters would do next! There was a lot of danger in their long journey. I couldn't wait to turn over the next page because I was full of excitement.' - Momo, age 8
- 'The book was amazing - it was the best book that I have ever read. I felt like I was in the book. My eyes would just not stop reading. I will recommend it to lots of people.' - Lulu, age 9
- 'The River Singers was so gripping that it was nearly impossible to put down. Five stars from me.' - By Kids for kids review, the Guardian online
- 'A lyrical, emotion-packed story... stunning debut novel' - Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
- 'One of the most original and beautiful stories' - Teach Primary
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