The Last Pebble

It’s charming and wonderful and sweet and funny and uplifting and beautifully written. I gobbled it up in one go. Kids and grown-ups are going to adore it. What a lovely celebration of friendship, imagination and nerdery. I loved it. * Greg James *
As delightful as a bucket full of beachcombed treasures. * Thomas Taylor *
In the hands of “little” Alex Horne of Taskmaster fame, unprepossessing minerals sing. TV comedians muscling in on middle years are becoming tiresome, but Horne is in the narrow subset who earn a pass thanks to his quirky heart. . . This is a small but perfectly formed seaside yarn in which an awkward boy discovers his grandfather’s unexpected past. * The Observer *
Horne weaves many themes into this readable adventure story, with an engaging first-person style that hooks the reader from the get-go. * The Irish Times *
A compelling story, gentle and thought-provoking, a story of family, friendship and loyalty that is beautifully crafted and ideal for summer reading. * Red Reading Hub *