Author:Wendy Orr,Kerry Millard
Nim lives on a beautiful island in the middle of the wide blue sea with her father, Jack, an iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie and a turtle called Chica. But when Jack disappears and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And she needs help from her friends . . .
Delicious adventure-fantasy for readers aged 8+.
Illustrated by Kerry Millard.
A fantasy tale as welcome as a breath of fresh, tropical air
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