North and the Only One

From the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles,Vashti Hardy, comes a powerful new story set in a surprising worldfilled with action, adventure and big questions about familyand what it means to be human. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and forfans of Ross Welford and Piers Torday.Twelve-year-old Rose can't remember anything before last week,when she woke up not knowing her own name, her own house, or oreven her own mother. The only thing Rose recognized was her puppy,North. But Mother patiently explained everything - well, not everything.Not the real-feeling dreams Rose has about a mysteriousforest she half-recognizes. Or why she is not allowed to straybeyond the garden, out into Luminelle, the vast city surroundingthem. Mother is kind and helpful, but Rose can't shake the feeling thatsomething's not right. Or maybe it's everything that'snot right?But then, when Rose flees to the outside world with North, itquickly becomes clear to Rose that she is different. And for reasonsshe doesn't understand, she's dangerous. On an unforgettable journey of discovery, Rose uncovers life-alteringtruths about the city she's in, the people around her ...and ultimately herself. An action-packed adventure filled with warmthand humour, this story will expand your mind - and your heart Tackling big questions such as: What does it mean to be human?What does it mean to be family? By the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles,Vashti Hardy