Hidden at the intersection of a busy motorway, behind the trees and undergrowth, is an island, full of secrets.
Four runaways - five, including Junk the dog - are hiding out here. Wild, silent Pez who has escaped from a mysterious cult, criminal mastermind Riley, his gentle brother Grayson, and orphaned Gil with his lucky pebble and a head full of dreams.
They're searching for safety, a better way of life. But just when they think they've found it, they witness something that puts them in deadly danger...
The Guardian said...
“Enthralling and uplifting, this story of survival, ingenuity and belonging is perfect for adventure lovers of 9+.”
Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week said...
“Rivetingly and entertainingly told, with heart and tension. As the backstories of the children reveal what each of them has to escape from, and why other people have failed them, we see how they have found a new family in one another. It is about trust and ingenuity and storytelling. And scrubland on the side of the motorway will never be the same again.”
Publisher: Zephyr
Publication date: August 3, 2023
ISBN: 9781804540084