The holidays were at an end, and the nine kittens adopted by the summer people have grown up but will be left behind, and, as old Moses warns them, over the winter, they will starve to death. But Gretchen, who raised Rosamundus from a kitten, overheard the cats' worries and promised them she would help them stow away on the steamer bound for the mainland. Then she will help them find homes.
This beautifully written, emotional debut perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt or Ali Benjamin tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they will never forget. "An engaging, honest book." --Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life "A beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up.”--Kate Messner, author of Breakout and The Seventh Wish Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond--Cat is one of the few people who can keep Chicken happy. When he has a "meltdown" she's the one who scratches his back and reads his favorite story. She's the one who knows what Chicken needs. Since their mom has had to work double-hard to keep their family afloat after their father passed away, Cat has been the glue holding her family together. But even the strongest glue sometimes struggles to hold. When a summer trip doesn't go according to plan, Cat and Chicken end up spending three weeks with grandparents they never knew. For the first time in years, Cat has the opportunity to be a kid again, and the journey she takes shows that even the most broken or strained relationships can be healed if people take the time to walk in one another's shoes. An Indies Introduce Pick A Parents Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year
When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project--or does he?
'A charming story' Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer in Provence 'Full of warmth' Maggie Conway Sometimes the best holidays are the ones you least expect... After a long and turbulent year, Sarah is dreaming of the five-star getaway her sister has booked them on. White sands, cocktails, massages, the Caribbean is calling to them. But the sisters turn up to tatty beaches, basic wooden shacks, a compost toilet and outdoor cold water showers. It turns out that at the last minute Amy decided a conservation project would be much more fun than a luxury resort. So now Sarah's battling mosquitos, trying to stomach fish soup and praying for a swift escape. Life on a desert island though isn't all doom and gloom. They're at one with nature, learning about each other and making new friends. And Sarah is distracted by the dishy, yet incredibly moody, island leader she's sure is hiding a secret. Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Mandy Baggot and Heidi Swain. Praise for The Summer Island Swap: 'Another page turner from this extremely talented writer' Amazon 5* Review 'A fabulous read and one I would definitely recommend' Amazon 5* Review 'This is a heartwarming story of discovery and acceptance that left me with a big smile on my face' Amazon 5* Review 'If the film The Holiday was set in the Caribbean, The Summer Island Swap would be the result' NetGalley 5* Review 'The perfect read for summer' NetGalley 5* Review 'A brilliant and sunshine-filled read that I loved from beginning to end' NetGalley 5* Review
'The perfect book to take you away from this endless winter' Jenny Ashcroft When Willow walks out on her own wedding, there's only one place she can go... Growing up in the island village of Seaview, Willow always dreamed of a bigger life. Then her childhood sweetheart Luc betrayed her and she ran, resolving never to look back. Now, twelve years on, her glamorous London life is a mess and the island is her only option. But she's not the only one back for the summer. Luc is now a world-famous heartthrob musician, and he's finally come home to headline the Isle of Wight's annual music festival. As Willow untangles her messy past, she stumbles on a secret that could destroy her family, the island's fragile community – and her second chance at love... What readers are saying about The Summer Island Festival... 'I devoured this book! A wonderful summer read' Lauren North 'A gorgeous book to lose yourself in' Sarah Bennett 'Loved this, I flew through it really quickly and got engrossed in the storyline. Fab read' Lis Beasley, Careful of Books, 5* 'An absolutely fantastic read. More twists than you could imagine' – Reader review, 5* 'The story is so perfectly written the words just flow off the pages' – Reader review, 5* 'Burton is a terrific storyteller' – Reader review, 5* 'This book was fabulous and just the perfect escapism that I really needed!' – Reader review, 5* 'I fell in love with Rachel Burton's writing last year, her style and stories transport me into her pages' – Reader review, 5* 'A truly beautiful read. Highly recommend you pick this one up, you will not be left disappointed. A huge ????? from me' – Reader review, 5* 'Oh, this book is an absolute must! Truly, it is an incredible read that kept me hooked page after page' – Reader review, 5* 'You'll feel like you've travelled back in time 30 years and assumed the life of a roadie or groupie!' – Reader review, 5*
Jim Qwilleran and his cats scramble for clues when peaceful Breakfast Island is turned upside-down by murder in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat Who series. Qwilleran and the cats are visiting an island known by many names. Qwill has always called it Breakfast Island, but to the taciturn natives, it’s Providence Island. To the rich summer resident, it’s Grand Island—and to the developers and tourists who are turning this once-peaceful place into a circus, it’s Pear Island. But when some odd “accidents” occur, including a fatal boat explosion, Qwill suspects sabotage and sets out to investigate—because murder by any other name is just as deadly...
Celebrating 50 years of Tove Jansson's classic, bestselling novel Featured in the BBC 2 Between the Covers Bookclub Special (Eurovision series 2023) 'Distils the essence of summer' Robert Macfarlane 'Magical, life-affirming' Elizabeth Gilbert The Worldwide Classic about a tiny island and larger love. An elderly artist and her six-year-old grand-daughter while away a summer together on a tiny island in the gulf of Finland. As the two learn to adjust to each other's fears, whims and yearnings, a fierce yet understated love emerges - one that encompasses not only the summer inhabitants but the very island itself. Written in a clear, unsentimental style, full of brusque humour, and wisdom, The Summer Book is a profoundly life-affirming story. Tove Jansson captured much of her own life and spirit in the book, which was her favourite of her adult novels. With a foreword by Esther Freud and an afterword by Sophia Jansson (on whom the child 'Sophia' is based) who returns to the island during the pandemic at the point of becoming a grandmother herself. Includes a 15pp epilogue by Tove's niece Sophia Jansson - the inspiration for 'Sophia' - on a personal and moving return to the island. 'Eccentric, funny, wise, full of joys and small adventures. This is a book for life.' Esther Freud 'Tove Jansson was a genius. This is a marvellous, beautiful, wise novel, which is also very funny.' Philip Pullman
