Furthermoor

Furthermoor is a poignant coming-of-age story about Bren, a twelve-year-old boy struggling with intense bullying at school and the profound grief of losing his sister, Evie. He retreats into Furthermoor, a richly imagined world of clockwork animals and mechanical trees where Evie is still alive and he feels safe. However, the arrival of the enigmatic Featherly forces Bren to face the difficult truths of his reality and the challenges within his fantasy world. This book explores themes of loss, courage, and the power of imagination, offering a sensitive look at how children cope with trauma and find their inner strength. It's ideal for readers navigating complex emotions and learning to stand up for themselves.

A Monster Calls meets Coraline, in this spellbinding story about the power of the imagination. The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren...until the mysterious Featherly arrives. Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for. Enter a world as vast and dark as your imagination, in this unforgettable coming-of-age story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.