
The Shell Keepers
Truly Johnston
£7.99
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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