'So good I read it twice' - Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War 'This thrilling time-slip adventure oozes magic and heart' - Bookseller EDITOR'S CHOICE When Charlie's longed-for brother is born with a serious heart condition, Charlie's world is turned upside down. Upset and afraid, Charlie flees the hospital and makes for the ancient forest on the edge of town. There Charlie finds a boy floating face-down in the stream, injured, but alive. But when Charlie sets off back to the hospital to fetch help, it seems the forest has changed. It's become a place as strange and wild as the boy dressed in deerskins. For Charlie has unwittingly fled into the Stone Age, with no way to help the boy or return to the present day. Or is there? What follows is a wild, big-hearted adventure as Charlie and the Stone Age boy set out together to find what they have lost - their courage, their hope, their family and their way home. Fans of Piers Torday and Stig of the Dump will love this wild, wise and heartfelt debut adventure.
Sophie Kirtley
Sophie Kirtley is a British author known for her middle grade fantasy novels. Her writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, strong character development, and themes of adventure and friendship. Kirtley's most notable work is "The Wild Way Home," a captivating tale that explores the power of imagination and the bond between siblings. Through her storytelling, Kirtley has made a significant impact on the middle grade fantasy genre, earning praise for her ability to transport readers to magical worlds and inspire a sense of wonder and discovery.
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