Sky Dancer
Joe has always loved the moorlands, the wildness, the freedom, the wide open space.
But since his father died, everything has changed and the moors are no longer a place of refuge.
Now the whole community is divided over the fate of the hen harriers that nest up there – and Joe finds himself stuck right in the middle, with a choice to make, and a huge secret to keep.
Joe can’t keep everyone happy. But can he find the strength to fight for what he really believes?
Book of the Year – Mark Avery
Sky Dancer – shortlisted for the UKLA book award 2019
Sky Dancer is a story exploring the illegal persecution of hen harriers on driven grouse moors.
For more information;
Hen Harrier Action
Wild Justice
Raptor Persecution
Tarras Valley Reserve
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Reviews
“The best book I have ever read. I couldn’t stop reading it Its the BEST.” ― Lilybelle, Guardian Childrens Books website
“An emotionally rich and convincing story of loyalty, change, challenge and community … Sky Dancer is a bold, brilliantly told story which makes readers feel they can surmount huge obstacles.” ― Playing by the Book
“Vivid, difficult and satisfying, this is magnificent storytelling.”
― The Guardian
“Powerfully written from multiple perspectives, Lewis produces something very special with each new book.” ― The Daily Mail
“A bold and beautiful tale of friendship, nature and community.” ― School Zone
“A radical story with many thought provoking messages.” ― The Book Bag
“About social justice, rural communities and hen harriers on moorland, it is tightly written, sharply observed and well plotted.” – one of the best children’s books of the year ― Sunday Times
“No one writes about nature with as much passion and intelligence as Gill Lewis, whose books tackle controversial environmental issues through memorable characters trapped in dilemmas.” ― The Daily Mail
“Sky Dancer is a fabulous read – an emotionally gripping, totally uplifting, captivating story with an important environmental theme.” ― Books for Topics
Where to buy
Please consider supporting your local independent bookshop by ordering your copy there. If you prefer to buy online, copies are also available from Waterstones and Amazon.
© Gill Lewis