The Shell Keepers

Truly Johnston

Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
Publication Date: 05/06/2025 ISBN: 9781915947734 Category:
Paperback / Softback

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Description

An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure – perfect for
sunny days ahead!
When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn’t
expect to see a tiny girl inside it.

Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family
on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they
need a shell keeper to keep them safe . . .

A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner
of the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2022.

A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people
cast adrift in the human world.

Shades of The Borrowers in a coastal seaside
setting.

Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism,
wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt.

‘A lovely book to read, especially aloud’ SCHOOL
READING LIST

‘A perfect choice for young readers aged 8+ who love treasure
hunts, hidden worlds and stories with heart’ PRENEUR
WORLD

‘A breathtaking, adventurous story’ BOOKS
UP NORTH

‘An enchanting, sun-soaked adventure with all the magic and
mystery of The Borrowers’ LANCASHIRE EVENING
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