SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' The Times''Lyrical, timeless . . . A luscious, shivery delight'' Kirkus starred review1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain''s mysteries. But the one she can''t solve is who''s leaving the gifts for her: tiny wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.Then Ellie''s father has a terrible accident. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and how there can be more to a person than first meets the eye.An unforgettable novel from the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.''It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk . . . Captivating'' Booklist starred review''Historical fiction at its finest'' The Horn Book starred review

''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' The Times''It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk'' Booklist''Exceptional'' Publishers WeeklySeveral months have passed since devastating events changed the sleepy community of Wolf Hollow forever.Annabelle, still trying to make sense of her own part in them, is caught in a wild and sudden summer storm - and struck by lightning. She wakes with a memory: a fist, pounding on her heart, bringing her back to life. But there is no sign of whoever saved her, and Annabelle cannot understand who would do such a thing and then flee.To her surprise, Annabelle''s brush with lightning leaves her with a strange and beautiful gift: an uncanny connection with the animals around her, and an ability to understand their deepest fears and feelings. And when several newcomers arrive in her life - as well as a figure from the past - Annabelle must use her heightened senses to discover the truth about them all.A stunning coming of age novel about forgiveness, friendship and our powerful connection with the natural world, from the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of Wolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea and Echo Mountain.

Brought to you by Penguin.''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' - The TimesAn unforgettable novel from the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain to build a new life. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain''s mysteries. But the one she can''t solve is who''s leaving the gifts for her: tiny, beautiful wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.Then Ellie''s father has a terrible accident. Now he lies in a coma, while Ellie shoulders the blame for what happened. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and about how there can be much more to a person than first meets the eye.© Lauren Wolk 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Annabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life: a quiet place, still scarred by two world wars. But when cruel, manipulative Betty arrives in town, Annabelle''s calm world is shattered, along with everything she''s ever known about right and wrong.When Betty accuses gentle loner Toby - a traumatised ex-soldier - of a terrible act, Annabelle knows he''s innocent. Then Betty disappears . . . Now Annabelle must protect Toby from the spiralling accusations and hysteria, until she can prove to Wolf Hollow what really happened to Betty.Powerful, poignant and lyrical, Wolf Hollow is an unforgettable story.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' The Times''Lyrical, timeless . . . A luscious, shivery delight'' Kirkus starred review1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain''s mysteries. But the one she can''t solve is who''s leaving the gifts for her: tiny wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.Then Ellie''s father has a terrible accident. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and how there can be more to a person than first meets the eye.An unforgettable novel from the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.''It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk . . . Captivating'' Booklist starred review''Historical fiction at its finest'' The Horn Book starred review

''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' The Times''It is a magical thing to step into a world created by Wolk'' Booklist''Exceptional'' Publishers WeeklySeveral months have passed since devastating events changed the sleepy community of Wolf Hollow forever.Annabelle, still trying to make sense of her own part in them, is caught in a wild and sudden summer storm - and struck by lightning. She wakes with a memory: a fist, pounding on her heart, bringing her back to life. But there is no sign of whoever saved her, and Annabelle cannot understand who would do such a thing and then flee.To her surprise, Annabelle''s brush with lightning leaves her with a strange and beautiful gift: an uncanny connection with the animals around her, and an ability to understand their deepest fears and feelings. And when several newcomers arrive in her life - as well as a figure from the past - Annabelle must use her heightened senses to discover the truth about them all.A stunning coming of age novel about forgiveness, friendship and our powerful connection with the natural world, from the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of Wolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea and Echo Mountain.

Brought to you by Penguin.''Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent'' - The TimesAn unforgettable novel from the award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea.1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain to build a new life. Ellie runs wild, exploring the mountain''s mysteries. But the one she can''t solve is who''s leaving the gifts for her: tiny, beautiful wooden carvings of animals and flowers, dotted around the mountain for her to find.Then Ellie''s father has a terrible accident. Now he lies in a coma, while Ellie shoulders the blame for what happened. When she sets out to find a cure for him, she discovers Cate, the outcast witch, and Larkin, a wild mountain boy. From them she learns about being a healer, being brave - and about how there can be much more to a person than first meets the eye.© Lauren Wolk 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Annabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life: a quiet place, still scarred by two world wars. But when cruel, manipulative Betty arrives in town, Annabelle''s calm world is shattered, along with everything she''s ever known about right and wrong.When Betty accuses gentle loner Toby - a traumatised ex-soldier - of a terrible act, Annabelle knows he''s innocent. Then Betty disappears . . . Now Annabelle must protect Toby from the spiralling accusations and hysteria, until she can prove to Wolf Hollow what really happened to Betty.Powerful, poignant and lyrical, Wolf Hollow is an unforgettable story.