{"title":"Nicola Penfold","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicola Penfold's books invite young readers into worlds where nature and adventure intertwine. With evocative titles such as \u003cem\u003eBetween Sea and Sky\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Frozen Horizon\u003c\/em\u003e, her stories often explore the wonders of the wild, sparking curiosity and a love for the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing beautifully balances suspense and heartfelt moments, making each story a vivid journey for children who delight in tales of discovery and courage. Penfold’s work is perfect for those who enjoy immersing themselves in the magic and mysteries of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"between-sea-and-sky-by-nicola-penfold-9781788953139","title":"Between Sea and Sky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a near future where a series of environmental disasters has left much of the country underwater, Pearl lives on a floating oyster farm with her father and younger sister, Clover. Following her mum’s death several years earlier, Pearl refuses to set foot on land, believing her illness was caused by the poisons in the ground. Meanwhile, Clover dreams of school, friends and a normal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Nat comes to spend the summer at the sea farm while his scientist mum conducts some experiments. Leaving behind the mainland, with its strict rules and regulations, he brings with him a secret. But when the sisters promise to keep his secret safe, little do they realise that they may be risking everything…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWhere the World Turns Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Explorer, The Last Wild\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhere the River Runs Gold\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhere the World Turns Wild\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A sense of the natural world’s curative power runs through this adventurous story like a seam of gold.”\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Some books are excellent story-telling, and some books broaden your knowledge and mind, and some just ought to be written and this book is all three. 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Rory’s mum is a geologist on one of these projects, and Rory is beyond excited to join her on a work trip to the Arctic. But the project isn’t all that it seems, and Rory soon learns what’s at stake for the people and animals who live there...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from the author of the highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWhere the World Turns Wild\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetween Sea and Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. 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