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The captivating sequel to the much-loved Unicorn Seekers:      Map of Lost Unicorns, by TV personality Cerrie Burnell      is sure to leave children completely enchanted      Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout                   PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: MAP OF LOST UNICORNS      \"With a cast of excellent friends including an autistic boy,      this satisfying tale has the perfect balance of thrilling plot,      unicorn lore and swirling magic. The delightful illustrations and      the inclusion of diary entries from Unicorn Seekers throughout      history mean the reader is wholly drawn into this mysterious and      secret world. It is perfect for fans of magical adventures that      crackle with mystery.\" BookTrust      \"combines contemporary adventure and mythical magic in a story      that has both charm and excitement.\" Just Imagine      \"Great fun for readers who love a bit of magic\" Books      for Keeps","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128881447090,"sku":"9780702323942","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702323942.jpg?v=1786014792"},{"product_id":"9780241457184","title":"Swifter than Starlight","description":"From celebrated children's author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of \u003ci\u003eWilder than Midnight\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLong ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil a prince goes missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.\u003cbr\u003eClover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.\u003cbr\u003eHester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, they will unite the realm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWilder than Midnight\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' - Sophie Anderson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe House with Chicken Legs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Pure fairytale magic with so many twists' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of \u003ci\u003eAsha and the Spirit Bird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003e[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. 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A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.\u003cbr\u003eAurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she's told awaits her.\u003cbr\u003eWild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, they will change life in Silverthorne forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge.\" Hana Tooke, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unadoptables\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most delightful stories I've read in years. 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Bravery starts with a single step...         Once there was a little girl called Mia,      who came from a city of streetlights and      stars.         When Mia moves away from a city of streetlight and stars to the      quiet countryside, she isn't sure she'll ever fit in. Everything      is strange and different.         But Mia soon learns that different doesn't always mean bad...         and if she just finds a little bit of courage, she might also find      a new home.               Formerly printed as Snowflakes and now reissued with      a stunning new cover      A warm and reassuring story from CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell      With gorgeous illustrations by Laura Ellen Anderson, author and      illustrator of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series      Perfect for little children about to experience change, whether      that's moving away from home or starting school","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44583336837298,"sku":"9780702304132","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702304132_a878e1c5-77b8-4b79-a79d-308096ac5d84.jpg?v=1786015163"},{"product_id":"9780702306969","title":"Unicorn Seekers: The Map of Lost Unicorns","description":"Fast-paced and exciting, beautifully illustrated and full      of unicorn magic, children will love Unicorn Seekers a      thrilling series from BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell.         Growing up in a bustling city, Elodie Lightfoot thinks she's seen      it all.  Except, she's never seen a unicorn before... until now.         And not just that - she can feel the unicorn's magic too      - it's as if a special bond exists between them. But while these      exciting powers bring adventure, they also bring danger as Elodie      realises she's prepared to protect her unicorn at all costs...               Striking cover with shiny silver sparkles makes this the perfect      gift      A beautifully told adventure story with magic, excitement and,      of course, unicorns!      This captivating new book from TV personality and disability      campaigner Cerrie Burnell will leave children completely enchanted      Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout                   PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: MAP OF LOST UNICORNS      \"With a cast of excellent friends including an autistic boy,      this satisfying tale has the perfect balance of thrilling plot,      unicorn lore and swirling magic. The delightful illustrations and      the inclusion of diary entries from Unicorn Seekers throughout      history mean the reader is wholly drawn into this mysterious and      secret world. It is perfect for fans of magical adventures that      crackle with mystery.\" BookTrust      \"combines contemporary adventure and mythical magic in a story      that has both charm and excitement.\" Just Imagine      \"Great fun for readers who love a bit of magic\" Books      for Keeps","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311857283445,"sku":"9780702306969","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780702306969_bf60e34b-fa82-4cb8-8f60-258c92fea12e.jpg?v=1786015208"},{"product_id":"9780702323959","title":"The Night of the Unicorn Dance","description":"The final book in the magical Unicorn Seekers series by      BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell!        Elodie Lightfoot and her friends live in the most magical place      in South London, where unicorns from all over the world come in      search of The Secret Unicorn Society's help.         When shell shaped hoof-prints start appearing in the sand near      the local volleyball court, they suspect another unicorn is in trouble.         This time a Surf Dancer has come to warn them,      a unicorn in her glory is in grave danger!      Elodie and the Unicorn Seekers must race through the winding      canals of Venice to save Delphi from a terrible fate.               A beautifully told adventure story with magic, excitement and,      of course, unicorns!      The captivating final book in the much-loved Unicorn Seekers      series, by TV personality Cerrie Burnell      is sure to leave children completely enchanted      Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout                   PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: MAP OF LOST UNICORNS      \"With a cast of excellent friends including an autistic boy,      this satisfying tale has the perfect balance of thrilling plot,      unicorn lore and swirling magic. The delightful illustrations and      the inclusion of diary entries from Unicorn Seekers throughout      history mean the reader is wholly drawn into this mysterious and      secret world. 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