"A tale lyrically told, dressed in sublime illustrations that brilliantly depict the fragility and beauty of life, lost in landscape where myth and sea converge." - Kirkus Starred Review "A touching and sensitive exploration of the challenges of a family coming to terms with the upheaval caused by the loss of the youngest child told through the perspective of the sibling. The words and illustrations weave seamlessly and beautifully together to bring the world of this family to life connecting the reader to the pain of their present and the hopes for their future. There is a real magical quality to this book stemming from the synergy between Brahmachari and Ray." - Farrah Serroukh, CLPE - 10 of the Best starring children from BAME backgrounds "Touching and sensitive.There is a real magical quality to this book stemming from the synergy between Brahmachari and Ray." - Books for Keeps "A beautiful collaboration between an author and illustrator, who have both been involved in their local centre for refugees and migrants, which brings together themes of loss and new beginnings, friendship and cultural heritage." - Ann Lazim, CLPE Books of the Year "Enchanting and mysterious.

There are many strands to the story - coping with death, letting go of a loved one, local legends, poetry, starting a new school, making friends, being a dual-heritage family, and rediscovering a lost community. All the elements are brought together by the gorgeous illustrations, and you find yourself immersed in the poetry of the selkie legends, which help Isla accept theloss of her brother and settle into a new friendship." - Juno magazine "This is a treasure of a book that deserves a wide audience and at the right time, could help grieving families come to terms with their own loss." - Red Reading Hub "A complex and thoughtful story, handling many issues in a relatively brief text. The author has interwoven the strands skilfully and compassionately, bringing us a book that appeals for many different reasons. Ultimately, it is about learning to handle grief, with help from others. Jane Ray's sensitive and beautiful illustrations capture the emotion of the story and show readers the beauty of the Orkney Islands, through rich colour and emotive portrayals." - Parents in Touch "A moving and beautifully written story about grief and coping with change.

The illustrations perfectly complement the text, evoking both the island setting and the dreamlike sequences beautifully." - Books for Keeps 5 star review "Many strands are woven into this deceptively simple story - loss and discovery, legend and reality, the pleasures and problems of settling into a new place, the need to make new friends, the coming to terms with sadness.this is a heartfelt and often emotional read. - Read it, Daddy! "Sensitive, sad and ultimately uplifting, this short tale of a family dealing with the loss of a child is deeply affecting. Brahmachari always writes with tenderness and awareness about how global and personal difficulties affect children, and Jane Ray's soft wash illustrations hold the space beautifully for this quiet story of transformation and healing." - Booktrust - Books we Love "A magical tale that will bring comfort to its young readers." - Sarah Crossan , Carnegie Medal winner.