Overview
A beautifully illustrated supernatural tale for teens and young adults based on folklore
A girl changes into a hare to evade a cruel lover. One in a series of short stories that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world, this story is for older children and adults, and is inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.
Reviews
“[U]nusual and beautifully illustrated.” —School Library Journal
“a really interesting fairy tale.” —San Diego Book Review
Author Biography
Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many books for children include Animal Surprises, Perfect, The Word Bird, and Whale Boy. Her 2014 book The Promise was named one of the best picture books of the year by the New York Times. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats, then worked in the BBC Nature History Unit. Anastasia Izlesou is an illustrator.