Little House

"""This enchanting novella about a girl who works through her worries by bringing a doll's house back to life with some help from her grandpa has all the signature style, sophistication and emotional intelligence you'd expect from the Carnegie medal-winner Katya Balen, distilled into 80 easy pages."" – The Times ""A powerful and emotive story about having the courage to strive for a better world."" – The Scotsman ""An enchantingly told, exquisitely illustrated story about a young girl's move from cosy innocence to a growing understanding of some of the sadnesses in the wider world. It oozes with all the charm of a beloved grandparent’s home – a wild garden, creaking staircases, and a sloping attic with true treasure to be found. And so much good food it made my mouth water!"" – Nicola Penfold ""Fierce, brace and compassionate"" – Natasha Farrant ""It was charming, tender and shone a sensitive spotlight on the true meaning of home. As for Juno's grandfather's cooking … well, all I can say is I would like to stay there myself!"" – A.M. Howell ""Beautiful and heartbreaking and glorious all at once. A little masterpiece."" – Struan Murray ""Katya Balen has done it again … a wonderful catalyst for discussions about disasters in our world and how we can help … There is so much to discuss with children after reading this book. It is written in such a way that allows adults to approach the issues sensitively and at an appropriate level."" – Scope for Imagination, blog"