Caryl Lewis is a Welsh novelist. She has won Wales Book of the Year twice for her literary fiction and the Tir na n-Og Award for best children's fiction in 2004 and 2015 . Her novel Martha, Jac A Sianco was adapted for film and won 6 Welsh BAFTAS and the Spirit of the Festival Award at the 2010 Celtic Media Festival. She is on the Welsh curriculum and is a successful screenwriter (working on BBC/S4C thrillers Hinterland and Hidden). Seed is her debut English novel for readers of 8+. She lives with her family on a farm near Aberystwyth in Wales.
An engaging story about the power of community and giving everyone a chance to shine. * The Bookseller * This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief, underpinned by the power of love to heal grief. An absolute delight. * Daily Mail * The Magician’s Daughter tackles important topics like bereavement, the shared comfort from being part of a community and the power of love to heal grief whilst delivering a heartwarming adventure full of colourful characters, stage dramas... and magic. The perfect book hug! * Lancashire Post * It will encourage children to love reading for it is a story which feels like a comforting warm hug in the form of a book. It is incredibly readable, accessible and a remarkably believable story given its subject matter. * Armadillo Magazine * An uplifting story that lots of children will be able to relate to. Reading it felt like a little bit of magic! * Books for Topics * A sparkling dose of wonder for our troubled times * Western Mail * This is a rousing call to find magic in the everyday. * BookTrust * This emotional rollercoaster of a book is perfect for readers who enjoy adventure. * National Geographic Kids *