The Hunt for the Nightingale
By Sarah Ann Juckes

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet.and Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing.and But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie.and His parents seem sad and preoccupied,and so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasuredand Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both.and The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere.A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope.and For fans ofand Pax,and Wonderand andand Wild Child.Praise forand The Hunt for the Nightingale: An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again'and -and Lisa Thompson, author ofand Rollercoaster Boyand A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly' -and Emma Carroll, author ofand The Week at World's Endand Will break your heart and mend it together again' -and Piers Torday, author ofand The Last Wildand Full of hope, beauty andamp; ultimately a healing song to nature' -and Hannah Gold, author ofand The Last Bearand This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature' -and Daily Mailand The Hunt for the Nightingaleand is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars' -and Joseph Elliot, author ofand The Good Hawkand Brave, unforgettable and beautiful'and -and Lauren St John, author ofand The White Giraffeand A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches' -and Aisha Bushby, author ofand A Pocketful of Starsand A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful' -and Booksellerand Editor's Choice