This Wonderful Thing

A novel for 10+ readers about friendships, family secrets, mystery, and life-changing hidden treasure. Jessica and Cymbeline find themselves swept up in a mystery that spans decades and threatens their families, but sometimes, a new life can be a wonderful thing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

From the acclaimed author of the bestselling and Carnegie-nominated debut BOY UNDERWATER comes a heartwarming and delightful novel for readers aged 10 and above, exploring the themes of friendship, family secrets, mystery, and the extraordinary discovery of hidden treasure.

While playing with her family at the river, Jessica stumbles upon a dirty, tattered teddy bear that washes up on the shore. Little does she know that this chance encounter will forever alter the course of her life. Meanwhile, Cymbeline returns home from school to discover that his mother's house has been burglarized, with a peculiar emphasis on his toys. Fortunately, he has his beloved Not Mr. Fluffy, his Bear of Most Extreme Importance, by his side.

As Jessica and Cymbeline become entangled in a mystery that spans decades, threatening their families and turning their lives upside down, they discover that sometimes, in the face of adversity, a new beginning can be the most beautiful thing imaginable. Through their adventures, they learn the true value of friendship, the importance of family, and the power of courage in the face of uncertainty.

With its captivating storytelling and relatable characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages and leave them with a renewed sense of hope and wonder.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008267087