The River Singers

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A thrilling adventure with the timeless appeal of The Borrowers

Author Tom Moorhouse

Suitable for: 9+ boys and girls

Price: £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-273481-5
Publication date: 03/07/2014
Paperback: 256 pages
Dimensions: 198x129mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Four small water voles are about to embark upon a long and perilous journey along the Great River, but will they ever find a safe place to call home? Features beautiful black and white illustrations by Simon Mendez.

Features

A truly unforgettable tale of adventure, courage, and survival against the odds - now available in a gorgeous paperback edition.
Features a wonderful cast of animal characters, including four adorable water voles, who children and adults will fall in love with.
Contains over one hundred exquisite black and white illustrations by Simon Mendez..
Written by an Oxford academic and water vole conservation expert.
Supported by a major marketing and publicity campaign that will get this book into as many children's hands as possible.
Sequel to be published October 2014.
eBook available.

This page was last updated on 22 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT

Reviews

'A hymn to nature, written with compassion and flair.' - Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe
"Just the sort of book I would have loved to have picked up as a child. I love the way Tom weaves in the natural history of the riverbank with a fast paced adventure." - Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk
"With echoes of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and Watership Down this is a wonderful story with a classic, traditional feel . . . An utterly lovely book and highly recommended." - The Bookbag
"This book became one of my favourites. I was worried what Sylvan, his brothers and sisters would do next! There was a lot of danger in their long journey. I couldn't wait to turn over the next page because I was full of excitement." - Momo, age 8
"The book was amazing - it was the best book that I have ever read. I felt like I was in the book. My eyes would just not stop reading. I will recommend it to lots of people." - Lulu, age 9
"The River Singers was so gripping that it was nearly impossible to put down. Five stars from me." - By Kids for kids review, the Guardian online
"A lyrical, emotion-packed story... stunning debut novel." - Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
"One of the most original and beautiful stories." - Teach Primary
"A modern alternative to Wind in the Willows, this is the story of a family of water voles and the adventures that they have on their journey along the Great River." - Books for Topics

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