Sprite in the Sapphire

A dazzling magical adventure from the Jhalak prize-shortlistedauthor of the The Shell Keepers.Eleven-year-old Marco is a storyteller.Back in Sri Lanka he loved creating epic tales, inspired by theworld around him.But here in England, struggling to fit in, he has abandoned these.When he discovers a star sapphire with a magical sprite inside,it brings him back to his stories and their power to shape theworld around him.With the help of unlikely friends and his faithful dog, Marcomust return the sprite to its home - and find his place in the world. From the author of The Shell Keepers,shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize andlonglisted for the Wainwright PrizeAn exciting middle-grade story of friendship and belonging- with a touch of magicFor fans of Liu Sit, Jasbinder Bilan and Hannah GoldPerfect for readers aged 8 and up PRAISE FOR THE SHELL KEEPERS:'A beautifully written, wildly imagined environmental adventure'SITA BRAHMACHARI'A lovely book to read, especially aloud' SCHOOLREADING LIST'A perfect choice for young readers aged 8+ who love treasurehunts, hidden worlds and stories with heart' PRENEURWORLD'A breathtaking, adventurous story' BOOKS UPNORTH'An enchanting, sun-soaked adventure with all the magic andmystery of The Borrowers'LANCASHIRE EVENINGPOST