The House of Clouds

Lisa Thompson, Alice McKinley

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
03 November 2020

The power of imagination and storytelling combine in a poignant and uplifting novella of family, connection and overcoming grief.

Tabby's fed up. Fed up with losing her best friend and fed up that Grandad has come to stay. Grandad's always telling the same old silly, made-up stories and now Tabby has to walk his smelly dog Buster every day after school. When one of Tabby's walks takes her to a lonely hilltop house she spots something strange going on. So strange she can't help but mention it to Grandad who of course turns it all into another fantasy. But when tragedy strikes, Tabby's left wondering if Grandad's impossible story could be true? A poignant and uplifting story of family, connection and imagination, from the Blue Peter Book Award shortlisted author of Owen and the Soldier. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

By: Lisa Thompson
Illustrated by: Alice McKinley
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 180g
ISBN: 9781781129067
ISBN 10: 1781129061
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 03 November 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , English as a second language , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Lisa Thompson is a children's novelist and the author of the best-selling The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar. The Goldfish Boy was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the Branford Boase Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Reviews for The House of Clouds

A beautifully written story about what is truly important in life -- INIS Lisa blurs the lines between dreams and reality and ultimately leaves the reader questioning but willing to believe that there actually is just a little bit of magic present in this world -- Aidan Severs, That Boy can Teach Utterly lovely -- Lucy Strange A poignant reminder of the warmth and joy of family connections, a heartfelt exploration of overcoming grief, and a celebration of the power of the imagination -- Wigan Today Another beautifully-crafted story -- Matt Oldfield