Birdsong

Katya Balen, Richard Johnson

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
30 August 2022

Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this captivating novella from Carnegie Medal-winner Katya Balen.

After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved.

She exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more.

Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbirds’ glorious song reignites Annie’s passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?

Particularly for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

By: Katya Balen
Illustrated by: Richard Johnson
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 180g
ISBN: 9781800900981
ISBN 10: 1800900988
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 30 August 2022
Recommended Age: 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Katya Balen is a rising star in children's publishing in the UK. Her first book, The Space We're In, was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award, while October, October, described by The Times as ""a future wild classic"", won the 2022 Carnegie Medal

Reviews for Birdsong

Word perfect. Note perfect -- Phil Earle This is a book to dwell in, letting the story wash over you and settle your soul ... Katya Balen and Barrington Stoke is a wonderful combination -- Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination