Swanfall

A chilling winter's tale, glittering the magic of friendship, song and arctic swans – Sarah Ann Juckes, author of The Night Animals on SWANFALL
SWANFALL is perfect for anyone aged 8+ who likes books about nature, friendship, magic – or who just likes great stories! – Kirsty Applebaum, author of The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good on SWANFALL
A beautiful, thrilling, timeless tale - I loved it – Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood on SWANFALL
Such an adventure! Gorgeous use of setting, relatable characters, oodles of atmosphere & a mighty fine story which keeps you gripped right to the very end * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear, on THE HAUNTING OF FORTUNE FARM *
A ghost story, a mystery, and a book about love, belonging and grief. It's ghostly and atmospheric and would have you glued to the pages till its satisfying end * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, on THE HAUNTING OF FORTUNE FARM *
The Wild Way Home echoes Skellig and Stig of the Dump, with a bold, readable charm entirely its own … Full of peril, sadness and wild joy, it’s a timeslip adventure with a difference * Guardian on THE WILD WAY HOME *
So good I read it twice * Hilary McKay on THE WILD WAY HOME *
I loved this unique, quirky story full of heart * Jasbinder Bilan on THE WILD WAY HOME *
A fast-paced adventure full of heart * Hannah Gold on THE WAY TO IMPOSSIBLE ISLAND *
Delivers in spades. It made me laugh, cry, gasp and turn the pages for one more chapter every time I had to stop * Nizrana Farook on THE WILD WAY HOME *
Dazzling storytelling * Hilary McKay on THE WAY TO IMPOSSIBLE ISLAND *
Amazing and brilliant and stupendous and all the exclamations * Nizrana Farook on THE WAY TO IMPOSSIBLE ISLAND *
‘A beautiful story to teach children why nature must be defended … at the heart of the story is something more universal: a child’s transformative bond with the natural world ... It’s that elusive magic that she captures so cleverly…’ The Telegraph on Swanfall
‘An utterly absorbing 8+ fantasy.’ The Guardian on Swanfall
‘…the wonder of the natural world, Irish folklore, and anxieties around friendship are all wrapped up in an adventure infused with Kirtley’s signature spooky atmosphere.’ The Irish Examiner on Swanfall
‘Swanfall manages to capture the kind of magic of a great winter walk. As Soon as you’re finished, you’ll want to pull on your wellies and stomp outside in search of the wild places, where all you can hear are honking geese, winter waders and the sound of wind in the reeds. Hot chocolates all round.’ The Times on Swanfall
‘This is a book that will excite young nature lovers and those who enjoy a strong character-driven story.’ The Big Issue on Swanfall