Fall of a Sparrow

Eleanor is sent to a spooky old school, where she befriends a strange, skinny little boy who knows things about her he shouldn't. Unravelling the mystery threatens to engulf her in a dark web of family history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Eleanor, an 11-year-old girl, finds herself sent to a mysterious old school, operated by her great-aunt she had never met. Feeling isolated and rejected by the other girls, she is further dismayed by her great-aunt's coldness. However, when a peculiar, skinny little boy with flapping arms and a constant nod greets her as a long-lost friend, Eleanor finds solace in his quirky presence. Despite her initial confusion, Davey, as the boy calls himself, persistently begs her to play games and climb the lime tree, reminiscent of their childhood memories.

As Eleanor becomes more engrossed with Davey, she begins to realize that he knows things about her that he shouldn't. The knowledge he possesses threatens to unravel the secrets she has kept hidden. Confused and frightened, Eleanor turns to her only friend, Susanna, for help in facing the truth.

Unraveling the mystery leads Eleanor into a dark web of family history, revealing a tragic past that threatens to engulf her. As she delves deeper into the past, she discovers that her great-aunt's coldness and distance may be tied to a painful event that occurred many years ago.

With Susanna's support, Eleanor must confront the truth and confront the consequences of her family's past. She must learn to accept the painful reality and find a way to move forward, embracing the lessons learned from her journey.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 219 x 452 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800462502