A Flash of Fireflies

A magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding your place, with a delicate touch of magic. Perfect for 10 year olds and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michelle Harrison and Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and The Girl Who Speaks Bear.

Hazel's new life in England should have been the stuff of fairy tales; after all her Great Aunt's cottage looked just like a gingerbread house, with a magical garden and whispering fireflies promising quests and adventures.

But as Hazel struggles to deal with the challenges of the everyday world -? making friends, missing her family -? she
also learns that every fairy tale has a dark side. And there are terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows . . .

In this top-rated children's fantasy, Hazel navigates the historical and social themes of her new life, learning that even the best fairy tales have a dark side. A must-read for juvenile fiction enthusiasts, A Flash of Fireflies by Aisha Bushby is a magical exploration of family, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

For fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Julia and the Shark), Katherine Rundell (Rooftoppers), Amy Sparkes (Do Not Enter The Monster Zoo), Amy Wilson (Lightning Falls), and Michelle Harrison (A Storm of Sisters).

HarperCollins 2022