Speedwell

Set in 1930s England during the Great Depression, this early reader novel follows young Mary as her family struggles with her father away seeking work and her mother overwhelmed by their troubles. Mary places her hopes on Speedwell, her father's racing pigeon, believing the bird can bring them a much-needed win. The story gently explores themes of family love, resilience, and finding hope amidst adversity. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a poignant yet uplifting look at historical challenges through a child's eyes.

With her father away looking for work and her mother weighed down by the troubles of the depression of the 1930s, Mary wants to help her family and sees her father's racing pigeon Speedwell as her best hope of doing so.