Author:Natalia O’Hara,Lauren O'Hara
"O Bandit Queen!" the bandits cried.
"Little horror! Poison weed!
We'll give you everything a queen could ever need..."
The bandits give their queen treasure, tigers, mischief and mayhem. But sometimes a little girl needs something more...
A beautiful book about finding family in unexpected places, from the creators of Hortense and the Shadow.
Devastatingly powerful
—— The GuardianMoving and thought-provoking
—— ObserverBlackman's absorbing but alarming novel deals with themes of racism and prejudice...Unforgettable
—— IndependentStimulating and emotionally satisfying
—— Financial TimesA gritty read for older children . . . At times this is a beautiful love story; at other times it is a harrowing and moral tale...
—— BooksellerPacks some powerful political punches...But Blackman never compromises the story, which is dramatic, moving and brave
—— GuardianInter-racial teenage love has never been more painful
—— Amanda Craig , The TimesA tender and compelling story about loving and belonging. Parsons masterfully takes us on a journey where the political is personal, where the most heartbreaking moments are also profound and beautiful. Ella is a character readers will care about, cry with, and cheer for. How High the Moon is a stunning debut that promises to have readers wanting more and more from Parsons
—— Renée Watson, author of Piecing Me TogetherA stirring, emotionally resonant debut, How High the Moon opens a fresh and sensitive window on a terrifying time, even as it introduces us to a lovable new heroine
—— Tony Abbott, author of Firegirl and The Great Jeff