Wren by Lucy Hope

Wren is a glorious celebration of dark Welsh folklore, clever engineering and the power of a girl with a dream – all wonderfully woven together in a story of a house that seems to be alive, mysterious family history, the thrill of flight and a desire to be free.

Wren is wild. Inspired by her mother who pushed the limits too far, Wren wants nothing more than to take to the skies in a home-made flying machine. With the help of her friend, Medwyn, she longs to harness the strength of the wind and escape her suffocating life.

Wren’s father does not approve and tries to tame her. Is it a fear that she’ll turn out like her mother? Or an even greater fear that Wren will discover the ancient family secret he’s so desperate to keep hidden?

As the story develops, Wren begins to see her life from a new point of view. With a wonderful twist in the tale, more is revealed and readers discover the truth right along with Wren. Written in first person, present tense, readers will swiftly get lost in this captivating story. I was torn between devouring the story and wanting to make it last so I could savour it. I loved Lucy Hope’s 2021 novel Fledgling, but Wren is on another level. All the elements combine perfectly to create a story that will inspire children to be true to themselves and follow their dreams.

Thank you to Nosy Crow for an early copy of this wonderful book!

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