Eloise Williams
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Eloise used to be an actress but she’s alright now. Leaving behind the scars of her appearance as part of a fence at the Minack in Cornwall (where everyone skinny-dipped and she wore pants and vest) and shrugging off the screaming fans of her spellbinding portrayal of a flickering flame at the Barbican (where she unintentionally pirouetted into an audience member’s lap), Eloise has moved as far West in West Wales as it is possible to be.
Ensconced in Pembrokeshire, she studied for an MA in Creative and Media Writing at Swansea University and this time she got a 'D' for Distinction, instead of the 'D's she was more accustomed to at school. Now holed up in the teeniest, tiniest cottage by the sea that she could find, Eloise lives with her long-suffering artist husband and her loyal (when-on-a-lead) dog, Watson Jones. Eloise’s life is made up of writing, salt and strange vowel sounds. She collects sea glass, sagely pretends to know about the tides and accidentally sings Welsh songs out loud on the beach. She sometimes pulls a serious face for photographs and does great windswept scarf. |
So the response to Eloise's third novel, SEAGLASS, has been absolutely fantastic. In addition to being picked up as a A #PrimarySchoolBookClub pick, it was Book of the Month on a host of blo0gs and book resources and here's just a selection of the wonderful quotes and reviews:
"Williams follows her widely acclaimed ‘Gaslight’ with a deliciously atmospheric ghost story set on the salty, windswept Welsh coast."
Fiona Noble. The Bookseller
"This chilling ghost story will have readers gripped from the outset. As well as the spine-tingling supernatural elements, this compelling novel contains beautifully-written descriptions of the Welsh coastline and wildlife, and also explores issues such as racism, friendship, honesty and trust."
BookTrust
"Eloise Williams expertly sucks the reader into the murky shadows of this wonderful ghost story I hoped would never end."
Julia Thum. The Bookshelf – Book of the Month August 2018
"Perfectly combines the chill of a ghost story with the warmth of a family tale about standing up for each other and being brave."
Tamsin Rosewell, Kenilworth Books
And then from Eloise's author peers:
"Brilliant. So atmospheric, and chilling, and gripping, but with real warmth at its heart. Loved the heroine; a character of real complexity, and Eloise Williams’ writing is as shining and beautiful as the book’s title."
Kiran Milwood Hargrave
"A brilliantly atmospheric & shiversome ghost story which skilfully dovetails past & present whilst capturing all the confusion of being 13 years old."
Abi Elphinstone
"Powerful and thought-provoking, with family and friendship at its core and so much to say about the importance of words and compassion. Truly exceptional."
Amy Wilson
"Eloise Williams’ writing sparkles like the seaglass of the title, bringing the setting and characters vividly to life while the sense of menace ebbs and flows like the tide."
Claire Fayers
"I adored her previous novel, Gaslight but I think Lark and Snow might have stolen my heart 10/10 for Seaglass."
Rhian Ivory
"I LOVED this. Eloise Williams has perfectly married the natural world with human nature. This is a story where past events have intertwined with the present to create a wonderfully atmospheric and creepy tale. You’ll never look at sea glass the same way again."
Juliette Forrest
"An eerie and entrancing ghost story, told in a bold contemporary voice, set in a stunning Welsh coastal landscape. The supernatural elements are beautifully interwoven with real-life issues, and the setting is brought to vivid life through Eloise Williams’s breathtaking writing. It’s so refreshing to read a complex and lovable character: I love that Lark is brave, loyal and very angry, with realistically flawed family and friends."
Liz Flanagan
"It’s the perfect mix of ingredients – gorgeously atmospheric, deliciously spooky, heartfelt and moving all at the same time."
Victoria Williamson
"A haunting, roller coaster ride of a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish."
Lu Hersey
And then from the book blogs and resources; teachers and librarians:
"Seaglass is a wonderfully atmospheric, perfectly paced ghost story combined with a narrative about family and a really positive emphasis on the importance of being truthful with the ones you love. Seaglass is definitely a book to add to your reading list – you won’t be disappointed!"
@TheBookActivist – Book of the Month September 2018
"At times eerie and chilling, its totally absorbing characters and wild, windy landscapes had me wholly gripped."
@FamilyBookwormsWales
"I loved this creepy ghost story and read it in less than 24 hours. I usually steer clear of scary stories as they terrify me and I end up either unable to sleep or having nightmares. Seaglass, however, was different. I also loved Eloise Williams’s wonderful use of language. Her descriptions of the woods, the sea and the sand dunes, and the effects of light on water are beautiful and evocative. In fact, I even re-read several passages because the language was so exquisite. I highly recommend this unnerving tale of loneliness, betrayal and the bonds of family and friendship."
@GetKidsIntoBooks
"I’ve long been a fan of Eloise Williams’s writing, from the delightful, magical tale Elen’s Island, to the irresistibly gothic, Gaslight, she has a natural gift for storytelling, creating tales that really capture your imagination. Deliciously dark, Seaglass is not for the faint-hearted. Haunting and heart-breaking in equal measures, Seaglass is a satisfyingly scary read."
@BookLoverJo
"I actually stayed up all night to read this book as I was so hooked and could not put it down. It’s fantastically creepy and had me totally gripped! Rating: 5 STARS 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟"
@Shania Blogs
"Bewitched from the opening paragraph, I fell heart and soul into this chilling ghost story and didn’t resurface until the very last word. #Seaglass is eerie, captivating and utterly brilliant!"
@AnnaTheBookworm
Not a bad little start!
GASLIGHT has fought off some seriously strong competition to be named Welsh Arts Review's Young People’s Book of the Year 2017.
"In a strong list of books for children and young people, the winner this year is a book that has everybody talking about it. Eloise Williams’s dark and Dickensian thriller brings to life the backstreets of Victorian Cardiff with the unforgettable heroine, Nansi. The atmospheric storytelling will have you gripped from the first page."
Welsh Art Review
Here's a link to the full list, which may include a certain Mr Pullman too.
Eloise's next book, SEAGLASS, is a salty, windswept and spooky contemporary mystery for middle grade, set in a travelers' community on the dramatic West Pembrokeshire coast. SEAGLASS is published in September 2018, an appropriate title for one of Wales's up and coming stars, in Wales Tourism's Year of the Sea
Eloise's debut for 7+, Elen's Island, was published by Firefly Press in 2015 and went on to be picked out by Booktrust at Number 6 in their Advent Calendar of bookish treats for Christmas 2015. Her next (slightly older) upper middle grade novel, Gaslight was published in 2017, also by Firefly, and is a dark and atmospheric mystery set in the Victorian theatre, because hey - you can take the girl out of the theatre, but.... you can follow her on Twitter - @eloisejwilliams.
Here's some selected praise for Gaslight and, below that, for Elen's Island and you can scroll down for a smashing book trailer too:
Gaslight:
“An absolute firecracker of a book – gorgeously raw, dark and Dickensian… dreamlike and intoxicating… genuinely terrifying… so wonderfully atmospheric I could almost smell the greasepaint…”
Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood
“Dark and often scary, this is an excellent piece of melodrama for younger readers, setting and characters vividly described. Recommended for fans of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart books, and you could follow up with some Dickens too.”
Andrea Reece. Lovereading4kids
“A darkly delicious romp through the backstreets of Victorian Cardiff. I loved it!”
Emma Carroll, author of In Darkling Wood, Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, Letters from the Lighthouse, Strange Star
“Gaslight is a fabulous ride, full of heart-stopping moments as Nansi’s fearlessness gets tested to the limit. With Dickensian characters and a brilliantly realised atmosphere, young readers will be transported into another world – there’s nothing sanitised about Eloise Williams’ take on Victorian Cardiff. Children and adults alike will be unable to stop tearing through the pages, just as desperate as Nansi to find out what’s really been going on in those gaslit streets…”
BookTrust
“Eloise Williams’ writing glimmers with atmosphere and intrigue; the story is fast-paced and tightly plotted. Her characters are fabulous; Gaslight is set in a time when women’s role in society was shifting and the subject of fierce public and political debate; it’s a pleasure to see so many female characters, all different, all complex, and each powerful in their own way. Historical storytelling at its most exciting!”
Kenilworth Books
“Gaslight by Eloise Williams, is exactly the sort of book the younger me would have enjoyed – with the perfect mix of historical detail, mystery, suspense and danger.”
Rachel Carney, Created to Read
“I really liked the book because it was interesting, a bit funny and it had an interesting plot. I especially liked the plot twist near the end. The book kept me feeling excited because there were sometimes very close escapes and a lot of drama.”
Carys Williams, 11. Created to Read.
“A wonderful Victorian romp with echoes of Dickens … a deliciously dark picture of a life in Victorian Cardiff. From the grimy streets to the spotlit stage, the atmosphere positively draws you in. I loved Nansi; she is bold and brave and doesn’t allow her fears to get the better of her. She’s exactly the sort of heroine I loved reading about when I was a girl! As the plot thickens, the brilliant storytelling takes you on a thrilling journey, with twists galore. The added interest of life in a Victorian theatre and the intrigue behind the scenes ensures Gaslight will entertain all readers!”
The Book Activist.
“Eloise Williams’s wild, dark Victorian thriller has a brave, complex heroine who will break your heart and make you cheer. The book is full of mystery and foreshadowing, twists and turns and an ending that I did not predict. The darkness of the book is lightened by Eloise’s wit and humour which shines throughout. I heartily recommend this book to Year 5 and upwards in schools and to readers at home.”
Diary of the Evans-Crittens
“I hadn’t intended to read another entire book today but this is STUNNING. So tense and atmospheric and well written. Perfect for Y6/7/8"
@MrboothY6
“A breath taking adventure full of twists, turns and the unexpected, prepare to be shocked and surprised by the glorious ‘Gaslight.’” BookloverJo“Gaslight is the best book I have ever read in my whole entire life. I think you should read it because it is very exciting; it is so so so so so so so so so so so so good.”
Lucy Year 6.
“Brilliant for those studying Victorians. ESSENTIAL to schools…Gaslight is incredibly rich in detail – full of vivid descriptions of a grimy Victorian underworld. You can taste, smell and feel the sooty Cardiff backstreets with every page turn… Whilst the portrait is bleak, the characters zing and sparkle with life – Nansi is bold, feisty and independent; Sid is menacing, evil and intimidating … I loved it and heartily recommend to mature readers age 10 and up.”
familybookworms.wales
“Gaslight is a deliciously dark Victorian tale set in Cardiff in 1899… I particularly liked the depiction of the backstage life of a Victorian theatre with its many dark corridors, trapdoors and stage hands.”
Lynda Waterhouse, Awfully Big Reviews.
“A darkly menacing, gothic tale; Gaslight is an enthralling read that will delight and scare in equal measure. Eloise Williams has created a strong, determined heroine in a richly evocative setting… can’t wait to see it fly off my bookshelf at school!”
Miss Cleveland is reading…
“Readers aged nine years plus will thrill at being plunged into Eloise Williams’ tale of Victorian Cardiff. Nansi is a character to take to the heart and one who children will find a great empathy for. Gaslight is full of surprises and as good an adventure as you could possibly want … the one thing that strikes me as amazing is the amount of heart and drama Eloise Williams has created in less than 200 pages. There’s huge depth of story and as I read, I felt like Gaslight functioned as an ink and paper time machine, with surroundings as real as you would wish for. This is exactly what makes me want to share it in class: to see the response from children to not only a cracking adventure plot, but also to the wider picture of Nansi’s life. I fully anticipate mass gasping and holding of breath and hands raised with questions that just can’t wait. I’m pretty convinced Gaslight is one of those books that keeps kids glued even after the home-time bell has rung. I’m looking forward to finding out! Gaslight: a vivid and breath-taking piece of story-telling brilliance.”
Books-a-Go-Go.
And on Elen's Island:
"An insightful tale about growing up and finding yourself. About learning to recognise what is truly precious. The characters, including Gran, her eccentric friends and the two main characters - Elen and her puffin-taming friend Rowan - are sharply drawn. Gaby Grant's line drawings are delightful. This is a first rate book I shall be giving out for Christmas and birthdays. Eloise Williams is a writer to watch."
Saviour Pirotta, An Awfully Big Blog Adventure
‘Wildly imaginative, funny and poignant, Elen’s Island keeps us hooked from the first scintillating sentence. You’ll fall in love with the feisty Elen, her phenomenal gran and a magical island, in a tale spun with craft and brio.’ Stevie Davies, novelist
‘Elen’s Island is beautifully written and will stir the imagination of a generation of children. Children everywhere will be asking their parents if they can visit Aberglad.’
Kevin Johns, Swansea Sound
‘An absolute treat.’
Jamie Owen, BBC Wales
‘With a plucky, driven heroine, a magical mystery and a pace that never lets up, Elen's Island is a rollicking read that promises to keep readers enchanted and engaged.’
Guy Bass, children's author, including the bestselling Stitch Head
‘A meticulously crafted novel that will encourage the most reluctant young reader to keep turning the pages. Elen is a heroine every child will identify with.’
Catrin Collier, novelist
I highly recommend it. This book has so many good ingredients. Together they make a fabulous book with a wonderful ending.’
Librarian Lavender
'A joyful adventure. Full of wonder and magic.'
Simon Ludders, actor
"Williams follows her widely acclaimed ‘Gaslight’ with a deliciously atmospheric ghost story set on the salty, windswept Welsh coast."
Fiona Noble. The Bookseller
"This chilling ghost story will have readers gripped from the outset. As well as the spine-tingling supernatural elements, this compelling novel contains beautifully-written descriptions of the Welsh coastline and wildlife, and also explores issues such as racism, friendship, honesty and trust."
BookTrust
"Eloise Williams expertly sucks the reader into the murky shadows of this wonderful ghost story I hoped would never end."
Julia Thum. The Bookshelf – Book of the Month August 2018
"Perfectly combines the chill of a ghost story with the warmth of a family tale about standing up for each other and being brave."
Tamsin Rosewell, Kenilworth Books
And then from Eloise's author peers:
"Brilliant. So atmospheric, and chilling, and gripping, but with real warmth at its heart. Loved the heroine; a character of real complexity, and Eloise Williams’ writing is as shining and beautiful as the book’s title."
Kiran Milwood Hargrave
"A brilliantly atmospheric & shiversome ghost story which skilfully dovetails past & present whilst capturing all the confusion of being 13 years old."
Abi Elphinstone
"Powerful and thought-provoking, with family and friendship at its core and so much to say about the importance of words and compassion. Truly exceptional."
Amy Wilson
"Eloise Williams’ writing sparkles like the seaglass of the title, bringing the setting and characters vividly to life while the sense of menace ebbs and flows like the tide."
Claire Fayers
"I adored her previous novel, Gaslight but I think Lark and Snow might have stolen my heart 10/10 for Seaglass."
Rhian Ivory
"I LOVED this. Eloise Williams has perfectly married the natural world with human nature. This is a story where past events have intertwined with the present to create a wonderfully atmospheric and creepy tale. You’ll never look at sea glass the same way again."
Juliette Forrest
"An eerie and entrancing ghost story, told in a bold contemporary voice, set in a stunning Welsh coastal landscape. The supernatural elements are beautifully interwoven with real-life issues, and the setting is brought to vivid life through Eloise Williams’s breathtaking writing. It’s so refreshing to read a complex and lovable character: I love that Lark is brave, loyal and very angry, with realistically flawed family and friends."
Liz Flanagan
"It’s the perfect mix of ingredients – gorgeously atmospheric, deliciously spooky, heartfelt and moving all at the same time."
Victoria Williamson
"A haunting, roller coaster ride of a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish."
Lu Hersey
And then from the book blogs and resources; teachers and librarians:
"Seaglass is a wonderfully atmospheric, perfectly paced ghost story combined with a narrative about family and a really positive emphasis on the importance of being truthful with the ones you love. Seaglass is definitely a book to add to your reading list – you won’t be disappointed!"
@TheBookActivist – Book of the Month September 2018
"At times eerie and chilling, its totally absorbing characters and wild, windy landscapes had me wholly gripped."
@FamilyBookwormsWales
"I loved this creepy ghost story and read it in less than 24 hours. I usually steer clear of scary stories as they terrify me and I end up either unable to sleep or having nightmares. Seaglass, however, was different. I also loved Eloise Williams’s wonderful use of language. Her descriptions of the woods, the sea and the sand dunes, and the effects of light on water are beautiful and evocative. In fact, I even re-read several passages because the language was so exquisite. I highly recommend this unnerving tale of loneliness, betrayal and the bonds of family and friendship."
@GetKidsIntoBooks
"I’ve long been a fan of Eloise Williams’s writing, from the delightful, magical tale Elen’s Island, to the irresistibly gothic, Gaslight, she has a natural gift for storytelling, creating tales that really capture your imagination. Deliciously dark, Seaglass is not for the faint-hearted. Haunting and heart-breaking in equal measures, Seaglass is a satisfyingly scary read."
@BookLoverJo
"I actually stayed up all night to read this book as I was so hooked and could not put it down. It’s fantastically creepy and had me totally gripped! Rating: 5 STARS 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟"
@Shania Blogs
"Bewitched from the opening paragraph, I fell heart and soul into this chilling ghost story and didn’t resurface until the very last word. #Seaglass is eerie, captivating and utterly brilliant!"
@AnnaTheBookworm
Not a bad little start!
GASLIGHT has fought off some seriously strong competition to be named Welsh Arts Review's Young People’s Book of the Year 2017.
"In a strong list of books for children and young people, the winner this year is a book that has everybody talking about it. Eloise Williams’s dark and Dickensian thriller brings to life the backstreets of Victorian Cardiff with the unforgettable heroine, Nansi. The atmospheric storytelling will have you gripped from the first page."
Welsh Art Review
Here's a link to the full list, which may include a certain Mr Pullman too.
Eloise's next book, SEAGLASS, is a salty, windswept and spooky contemporary mystery for middle grade, set in a travelers' community on the dramatic West Pembrokeshire coast. SEAGLASS is published in September 2018, an appropriate title for one of Wales's up and coming stars, in Wales Tourism's Year of the Sea
Eloise's debut for 7+, Elen's Island, was published by Firefly Press in 2015 and went on to be picked out by Booktrust at Number 6 in their Advent Calendar of bookish treats for Christmas 2015. Her next (slightly older) upper middle grade novel, Gaslight was published in 2017, also by Firefly, and is a dark and atmospheric mystery set in the Victorian theatre, because hey - you can take the girl out of the theatre, but.... you can follow her on Twitter - @eloisejwilliams.
Here's some selected praise for Gaslight and, below that, for Elen's Island and you can scroll down for a smashing book trailer too:
Gaslight:
“An absolute firecracker of a book – gorgeously raw, dark and Dickensian… dreamlike and intoxicating… genuinely terrifying… so wonderfully atmospheric I could almost smell the greasepaint…”
Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood
“Dark and often scary, this is an excellent piece of melodrama for younger readers, setting and characters vividly described. Recommended for fans of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart books, and you could follow up with some Dickens too.”
Andrea Reece. Lovereading4kids
“A darkly delicious romp through the backstreets of Victorian Cardiff. I loved it!”
Emma Carroll, author of In Darkling Wood, Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, Letters from the Lighthouse, Strange Star
“Gaslight is a fabulous ride, full of heart-stopping moments as Nansi’s fearlessness gets tested to the limit. With Dickensian characters and a brilliantly realised atmosphere, young readers will be transported into another world – there’s nothing sanitised about Eloise Williams’ take on Victorian Cardiff. Children and adults alike will be unable to stop tearing through the pages, just as desperate as Nansi to find out what’s really been going on in those gaslit streets…”
BookTrust
“Eloise Williams’ writing glimmers with atmosphere and intrigue; the story is fast-paced and tightly plotted. Her characters are fabulous; Gaslight is set in a time when women’s role in society was shifting and the subject of fierce public and political debate; it’s a pleasure to see so many female characters, all different, all complex, and each powerful in their own way. Historical storytelling at its most exciting!”
Kenilworth Books
“Gaslight by Eloise Williams, is exactly the sort of book the younger me would have enjoyed – with the perfect mix of historical detail, mystery, suspense and danger.”
Rachel Carney, Created to Read
“I really liked the book because it was interesting, a bit funny and it had an interesting plot. I especially liked the plot twist near the end. The book kept me feeling excited because there were sometimes very close escapes and a lot of drama.”
Carys Williams, 11. Created to Read.
“A wonderful Victorian romp with echoes of Dickens … a deliciously dark picture of a life in Victorian Cardiff. From the grimy streets to the spotlit stage, the atmosphere positively draws you in. I loved Nansi; she is bold and brave and doesn’t allow her fears to get the better of her. She’s exactly the sort of heroine I loved reading about when I was a girl! As the plot thickens, the brilliant storytelling takes you on a thrilling journey, with twists galore. The added interest of life in a Victorian theatre and the intrigue behind the scenes ensures Gaslight will entertain all readers!”
The Book Activist.
“Eloise Williams’s wild, dark Victorian thriller has a brave, complex heroine who will break your heart and make you cheer. The book is full of mystery and foreshadowing, twists and turns and an ending that I did not predict. The darkness of the book is lightened by Eloise’s wit and humour which shines throughout. I heartily recommend this book to Year 5 and upwards in schools and to readers at home.”
Diary of the Evans-Crittens
“I hadn’t intended to read another entire book today but this is STUNNING. So tense and atmospheric and well written. Perfect for Y6/7/8"
@MrboothY6
“A breath taking adventure full of twists, turns and the unexpected, prepare to be shocked and surprised by the glorious ‘Gaslight.’” BookloverJo“Gaslight is the best book I have ever read in my whole entire life. I think you should read it because it is very exciting; it is so so so so so so so so so so so so good.”
Lucy Year 6.
“Brilliant for those studying Victorians. ESSENTIAL to schools…Gaslight is incredibly rich in detail – full of vivid descriptions of a grimy Victorian underworld. You can taste, smell and feel the sooty Cardiff backstreets with every page turn… Whilst the portrait is bleak, the characters zing and sparkle with life – Nansi is bold, feisty and independent; Sid is menacing, evil and intimidating … I loved it and heartily recommend to mature readers age 10 and up.”
familybookworms.wales
“Gaslight is a deliciously dark Victorian tale set in Cardiff in 1899… I particularly liked the depiction of the backstage life of a Victorian theatre with its many dark corridors, trapdoors and stage hands.”
Lynda Waterhouse, Awfully Big Reviews.
“A darkly menacing, gothic tale; Gaslight is an enthralling read that will delight and scare in equal measure. Eloise Williams has created a strong, determined heroine in a richly evocative setting… can’t wait to see it fly off my bookshelf at school!”
Miss Cleveland is reading…
“Readers aged nine years plus will thrill at being plunged into Eloise Williams’ tale of Victorian Cardiff. Nansi is a character to take to the heart and one who children will find a great empathy for. Gaslight is full of surprises and as good an adventure as you could possibly want … the one thing that strikes me as amazing is the amount of heart and drama Eloise Williams has created in less than 200 pages. There’s huge depth of story and as I read, I felt like Gaslight functioned as an ink and paper time machine, with surroundings as real as you would wish for. This is exactly what makes me want to share it in class: to see the response from children to not only a cracking adventure plot, but also to the wider picture of Nansi’s life. I fully anticipate mass gasping and holding of breath and hands raised with questions that just can’t wait. I’m pretty convinced Gaslight is one of those books that keeps kids glued even after the home-time bell has rung. I’m looking forward to finding out! Gaslight: a vivid and breath-taking piece of story-telling brilliance.”
Books-a-Go-Go.
And on Elen's Island:
"An insightful tale about growing up and finding yourself. About learning to recognise what is truly precious. The characters, including Gran, her eccentric friends and the two main characters - Elen and her puffin-taming friend Rowan - are sharply drawn. Gaby Grant's line drawings are delightful. This is a first rate book I shall be giving out for Christmas and birthdays. Eloise Williams is a writer to watch."
Saviour Pirotta, An Awfully Big Blog Adventure
‘Wildly imaginative, funny and poignant, Elen’s Island keeps us hooked from the first scintillating sentence. You’ll fall in love with the feisty Elen, her phenomenal gran and a magical island, in a tale spun with craft and brio.’ Stevie Davies, novelist
‘Elen’s Island is beautifully written and will stir the imagination of a generation of children. Children everywhere will be asking their parents if they can visit Aberglad.’
Kevin Johns, Swansea Sound
‘An absolute treat.’
Jamie Owen, BBC Wales
‘With a plucky, driven heroine, a magical mystery and a pace that never lets up, Elen's Island is a rollicking read that promises to keep readers enchanted and engaged.’
Guy Bass, children's author, including the bestselling Stitch Head
‘A meticulously crafted novel that will encourage the most reluctant young reader to keep turning the pages. Elen is a heroine every child will identify with.’
Catrin Collier, novelist
I highly recommend it. This book has so many good ingredients. Together they make a fabulous book with a wonderful ending.’
Librarian Lavender
'A joyful adventure. Full of wonder and magic.'
Simon Ludders, actor
GASLIGHT
UKC - Firefly Press
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ELEN's ISLAND
WORLD - Firefly Press
UKC - Firefly Press
RIGHTS HELD BY THE BIA
ELEN's ISLAND
WORLD - Firefly Press