Smugglers’ Fox Synopsis
A spellbinding and poignant new adventure from Susanna Bailey, the critically acclaimed author of Snow Foal. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Hannah Gold
Jonah is Rio’s big brother. It’s his job. It always has been. Especially when Mam does one of her disappearing acts, like now. Her name’s Marina, which means ‘from the sea’. And just like the sea: she changes with the wind. She comes, she goes. The sea was there the last time Jonah and Rio saw her. The Whitby Sea. And it wasn’t in a good mood.
No-one has seen Mam since that day and the social workers say . . . she’s not coming back this time.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781405299985 |
| Publication date: |
6th July 2023 |
| Author: |
Susanna Bailey |
| Publisher: |
Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
236 pages |
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Susanna Bailey Press Reviews
‘I raced through this story… Susannah writes with compassion and sensitivity, helping young readers to understand and empathise with her characters as they navigate challenging situations and emotions. Jonah's love for his little brother Rio shines through the story. I loved the young fox character, too!’ – Julia Green
“A truly inspirational story about finding the courage to face your fears. Bailey’s beautiful, lyrical prose takes you deep into the minds of her characters, pulling at your heartstrings, but ultimately filling you with hope.” – Mel Darbon
“Haunting and lovely” – Anthony McGowan
Praise for Snow Foal;
‘I absolutely love Snow Foal – it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime’ Dame Jacqueline Wilson
‘A beautiful book with a big heart’ Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk
‘How much my daughter and I enjoyed Snow Foal! It's a gripping sensitively written book' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar
‘A mesmerising new voice about a girl that deserves to be heard’ Joanna Nadin
‘One of my most highly-anticipated reads of the year’ Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables
‘Snow Foal shines out with compassion and understanding for the children at its heart. Susanna's writing is delicate and beautifully understated’ Julia Green
‘A tender, lyrical tale for a cold winter's night that will lift the spirits and warm the heart’ Steve Voake
Praise for Otters' Moon;
‘A beautiful story, immersed in the wild and restorative power of nature. I loved it’ Gill Lewis
‘An excellent book – haunting and lovely. A delightful work of art’ Anthony McGowan
‘Sue writes with sensitivity and understanding about two children struggling to navigate complex emotions and situations’ Julia Green
About Susanna Bailey
Susanna is a graduate of the Bath Spa University BA (Hons) Creative Writing and MAWYP. She's a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the university and prior to this had a career in social work. Her debut novel, Snow Foal was longlisted for the key Blue Peter Best Stories Award, and nominated for the Lancashire Libraries Fantastic Fiction Award 2021. Prior to publication, Snow Foal was shortlisted for the 2017 Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize and given 'Honorary Mention' in the Bath Spa/United Agents Prize of that year. Susanna's second novel Otters' Moon, published in 2020 and was chosen as the basis for the National Federation for Education Research/ Bite into Writing Book 3 (UK Year 6 teacher and pupil resource). It also jointly won 1st-place in the Made for Mums Awards 2021 as the standout fiction title for 9-12 year olds. Her third novel, Raven Winter, published in December 2021. A fourth, as yet untitled, middle grade novel will follow in July 2023.
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