Erin's favourite game is spotting animals in the clouds with her mum and dad. She calls them her "cloud babies". One day, Erin falls very ill. She has to spend a long time in hospital but she still manages to find comfort and joy in spying cloud babies through the windows with her new hospital friends. When Dr Bernadette tells Erin that even though there would still be some "hospital days", she can now go home, she is so excited. But being back at school is not at all what she expected. Erin must reconcile the comforting, safe world she has built for herself inside the hospital with the world outside that has now become unfamiliar to her. But with her Mum and Dad's love and guidance, and with the support of her school teacher and friends, Erin realizes that by sharing her world, and her cloud babies, she will find happiness in being herself once more.
Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer is an Irish author best known for his Artemis Fowl series, which combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure. His writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, fast-paced action, and intricate plots. Colfer's contributions to literature include creating a unique and memorable protagonist in Artemis Fowl, as well as introducing readers to a richly imagined world of fairies, trolls, and other magical creatures. His most famous work, the first book in the Artemis Fowl series, was published in 2001 and has since been adapted into a film. Colfer's impact on the literary genre of young adult fiction is evident in the widespread popularity and enduring appeal of the Artemis Fowl series.