Sarah Ann Juckes – författare

"This is well-written, sensitive on issues such as sexual abuse, and, whether in her tower or the outside world, Ele's voice and vision of the world will keep readers intrigued." Books for Keeps 'Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.' C.J. Skuse_____Here's the thing about being Inside. Ain't no one believes that they are.Ele has never been Outside, but she knows it exists - she just has to prove it. Her whole world is Inside. Trapped with her books and the Others and Him. She has never seen a tree or felt the rain but that's about to change. Ele's getting out. For good. ____In the spirit of Emma Donoghue's Room, Outside is a poignant story of strength, friendship and unconditional love, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing.  But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie.  His parents seem sad and preoccupied,  so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both.  The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere.A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope.  For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale:‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ ― Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy  ‘A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly’ ― Emma Carroll, author of The Week at World’s End  ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ ― Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild  ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature’ ― Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear  ‘This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature’ ― Daily Mail  ‘The Hunt for the Nightingale is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars’ ― Joseph Elliot, author of The Good Hawk  ‘Brave, unforgettable and beautiful’ ― Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe  ‘A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches’ ― Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars  ‘A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful’ ― Bookseller Editor’s Choice

Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale.  Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse.  It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else.  When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers.  Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family.In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts.  For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark. Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear​'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy'Will break your heart and mend it back together again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature’ Daily Mail

Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month with The Night Animals.Martha was raised on her nana’s stories. Even if no one else believes them, Martha knows that they’re magic.  Now those stories are helping Martha hold things together when everything around her is falling apart – out-of-towners moving into her family’s old house, her nana’s mysterious illness, and the tourists flooding the town who don’t seem to care about the sea or the animals it’s home to.But Martha has found one creature who understands – a black seal pup that seems to appear whenever Martha needs it most. Could she be the key to fixing everything that's wrong, or will Martha need to fight her way through the storm herself?Illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai, Sarah Ann Juckes’ emotional novel follows a young girl trying to protect her family and her community, who must learn that not all changes are bad. For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark.Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes  ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ ― Piers Torday on The Hunt for the Nightingale  ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature’ ― Hannah Gold on The Hunt for the Nightingale‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ ― Lisa Thompson on The Hunt for the Nightingale'An iridescent story that shines with hope and love' ― Katya Balen on The Night Animals'A beautiful story about ghosts, friendship, and the courage it takes to ask for help' ―  Emma Carroll on The Night Animals

Courage starts small . . . discover the power of your own voice in a timeless winter's tale of family, hope and understanding, from the critically-acclaimed Sarah Ann Juckes, for fans of R.J. Palacio and Patrick Ness.‘A poignant, lyrical story showing that Nature sometimes answers when no-one else can’ Lui Sit'Agorgeous book. Eddie’s story will stay with readers long after they close the final page'BooksellerEddie feels invisible - his sister Scarlet isn't well and nobody seems to remember that he's here. Out in the forest, as the ice hardens and winter gets deeper, the world is quiet. But there's a monster deep among the trees - a monster that's growing with every sad and angry thought Eddie says out loud. When a little red bird takes him to meet Mari, a strange and fierce girl with blurred edges just like him, she shows Eddie how to be loud, how to make new friends at school and enjoy the music he loves again.  As Scarlet's big operation approaches and Eddie gathers his courage to finally be heard, will he find his way back through the snow and put the monster to rest once and for all?Capturing the rare beauty of winter's silence, Sarah Ann Juckes' powerful exploration of the experience of child illness, the healing power of nature, and the joy of finding hope is a future classic to be savoured every winter, beautifully illustrated by Linde Faas.Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes‘A haunting and lyrical portrait of courage, family and the power of nature. A spellbinding tale that is sure to echo in your heart’ Struan Murray on Robin‘Sublime . . . a love song to nature’ Joseph Elliott on Robin ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ ― Piers Torday on The Hunt for the Nightingale ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature’ ― Hannah Gold on The Hunt for the Nightingale‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ ― Lisa Thompson on The Hunt for the Nightingale'An iridescent story that shines with hope and love' ― Katya Balen on The Night Animals'A beautiful story about ghosts, friendship, and the courage it takes to ask for help' ―  Emma Carroll on The Night Animals

Courage starts small . . . discover the power of your own voice in a timeless winter's tale of family, hope and understanding, from the critically-acclaimed Sarah Ann Juckes, for fans of R.J. Palacio and Patrick Ness.‘A poignant, lyrical story showing that Nature sometimes answers when no-one else can’ Lui Sit'Agorgeous book. Eddie’s story will stay with readers long after they close the final page'BooksellerEddie feels invisible - his sister Scarlet isn't well and nobody seems to remember that he's here. Out in the forest, as the ice hardens and winter gets deeper, the world is quiet. But there's a monster deep among the trees - a monster that's growing with every sad and angry thought Eddie says out loud. When a little red bird takes him to meet Mari, a strange and fierce girl with blurred edges just like him, she shows Eddie how to be loud, how to make new friends at school and enjoy the music he loves again.  As Scarlet's big operation approaches and Eddie gathers his courage to finally be heard, will he find his way back through the snow and put the monster to rest once and for all?Capturing the rare beauty of winter's silence, Sarah Ann Juckes' powerful exploration of the experience of child illness, the healing power of nature, and the joy of finding hope is a future classic to be savoured every winter, beautifully illustrated by Linde Faas.Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes‘A haunting and lyrical portrait of courage, family and the power of nature. A spellbinding tale that is sure to echo in your heart’ Struan Murray on Robin‘Sublime . . . a love song to nature’ Joseph Elliott on Robin ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ ― Piers Torday on The Hunt for the Nightingale ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature’ ― Hannah Gold on The Hunt for the Nightingale‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ ― Lisa Thompson on The Hunt for the Nightingale'An iridescent story that shines with hope and love' ― Katya Balen on The Night Animals'A beautiful story about ghosts, friendship, and the courage it takes to ask for help' ―  Emma Carroll on The Night Animals