Josephine Birch – illustratör

In a small village by the sea the fishermen are full of tales and myths of monsters, pirates and mermaids, but there is one myth that may be true. On a fine, clear morning the men set sail. Reeling in the nets the youngest of the crew is dragged into the water. Rescued from the depths of the sea by a playful seal, a transformation occurs and a tender friendship is formed. This is a wordless picture book telling the tale of love and friendship across boundaries.

Merlin won’t go out. Not without his best friend Hobbs. Join Merlin as he goes on an adventure to learn how to say ‘Goodbye Hobbs’. A story of what it means to love and lose a friend, and to find reasons to go for a walk again.

Nell Dart has succeeded in failing at school, in life and love. With nothing more to lose, she is sent to the 'last chance saloon', i.e. the ranch at the end of the world. A romantic adventure story, full of unfulfilled hopes, people and horses.