Tide Singer

Eloise Williams is an award-winning Welsh children’s writer. Having trained in theatre, she worked as an actress or a decade before completing a degree in Creative and Media Writing at Swansea University. She has since published several books for young people, including Gaslight and Seaglass. She was the inaugural Children’s Laureate Wales 2019–2021.||August Ro is an illustrator specialising in book illustration. August sees magic in the invention and telling of stories through her work. She has illustrated One Black Cat, a 3D novelty board book by Robie Rogge, and in 2021, she worked with author Amy Raphael to illustrate, The Forest of the Moon and Sword; a book that showcases her brilliant illustrative work in black and white. In 2021, the book was shortlisted for The Mal Peet Children’s Award.

"I LOVED this stunning tale … As with all of Eloise's books, the writing is beautiful and haunting, and the story immediately sweeps us away, this time into the dark and mysterious world of the tide singers" – Jennifer Killick, author"A stunning intertwining of Welsh folklore and gripping adventure … This is a one-of-a-kind story of the wild unknown" – Scope for the Imagination"Has the distinct feel of a classic … I can't recommend this book highly enough" – Julia Thum, author"A gothic tale of revenge, intolerance and legendary creatures whose songs command the tides … it shows that voices standing united in peace have the power to change minds … August Ro’s illustrations are exceptionally beautiful … it was told through the pictures as well as the words and the two together created something magical." – Book Murmuration"Eerily haunting with its funeral parlour and cemetery island setting … Steeped in Welsh folklore, this is a captivating read from Eloise Williams." – Feeling Rather Bookish