A Robinson Crusoe-esque story of a summer of survival in a modern setting but with primitive resources. It is rivetingly and entertainingly told, with heart and tension
Sunday Times, Book of the Week
Enthralling and uplifting, this story of survival and belonging is perfect for adventure lovers of 9+
The Guardian
Unsworth's book is tense and vivid, her band of misfits proving that the weak can win out and that wherever you go can be a paradise if you want it to be
Literary Review
A strong, engaging, and powerful story about hope and survival. Completely engaging, it will keep you enthralled until the very end.
The School Librarian
A powerful message underpins this gripping and contemporary drama
Daily Mail
Takes readers on a journey of emotions
Scope for Imagination
<p><b>PRAISE FOR TANIA UNSWORTH</b>: <br /><br />'A winning time-slip tale... A suspenseful story in which the reader is strongly invested in thwarting stupid, cruel game hunters, who are vividly drawn... The book has a passion for protecting our ecosystems... The emotional depths make you suspend disbelief' <i>Sunday Times</i>, Book of the Week. <br /><br />'The writing is sophisticated and memorable... An atmospheric adventure story with a strong message about the importance of conservation' <i>BookTrust</i> on <i>The Time Traveller and the Tiger</i>. <br /><br />'A classic adventure, worth reading alone for the transporting evocation of the mighty, beautiful, much misunderstood creature at its heart'</p>
- Piers Torday, author of The Frozen Sea,