By Sarah Ann Juckes (author) , Sharon King-Chai (illustrator)
"Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness."
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A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope.
Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie.
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His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things.
Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere.
For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.
Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale:
'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy
'A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly' Emma Carroll, author of The Week at World's End
'Will break your heart and mend it together again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild
'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature' Daily Mail
'The Hunt for the Nightingale is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars' Joseph Elliot, author of The Good Hawk
'Brave, unforgettable and beautiful' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe
'A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches' Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
'A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful' Bookseller Editor's Choice
Sarah Ann Juckes writes books for young people. Her YA debut, Outside , was nominated for the Carnegie Medal Award 2020, shortlisted for Mslexia's Children's Novel Award and longlisted for the Bath Novel Award. Her second YA novel, The World Between Us was published in March 2021, and The Hunt for the Nightingale was her first Middle Grade Novel. She works with writers from all over the world via Jericho Writers and is on the board for Creative Future – a charity supporting under-represented writers.
You can often find her hibernating in her writing shed in East Sussex, with her cat.
Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Hunt for the Nightingale and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Hunt for the Nightingale features in the following genres: PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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The Hunt for the Nightingale was written by Sarah Ann Juckes and published by Simon & Schuster Ltd
The Hunt for the Nightingale has 243 pages
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