The Night I Borrowed Time

It takes immense talent to blend the fantastical and the everyday so effortlessly, but Iqbal delivers on every page. Funny, warm and tense, The Night I Borrowed Time is a wonderful, wonderful read -- Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls Spectacular - beautifully woven, full of warmth, wit and wisdom, and characters who live on long after the last page is turned -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs Hilarious and heartfelt . . . I loved it -- Lui Sit, author of Land of the Last Wildcat Vividly written, heartwarming and highly original . . . A beautiful book that will take you on an emotional journey. I laughed, cried and read compulsively well into the night. It's a bold and poignant exploration of family, history and having to make difficult choices and accept the consequences. Packed with wisdom, warmth and humour, it's an astonishing book -- Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound A refreshingly inventive and gorgeously written debut. I could not put it down -- Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic A marvellous, magical adventure rooted in family, identity and belonging. I loved it -- Nazima Pathan, author of The Dream Hunters A lyrical and thrilling time-twisty tale with big, big heart! Iqbal Hussain weaves a rich tapestry of family drama and history alongside a rip-roaring adventure that will enchant young readers and keep them on the edge of their seats -- Eibhlis Carcione