February 2023
The Sleeping Stones is an intriguing Welsh mystery. Gruff doesn’t like change. When Matylda and her family move to his Welsh island from Manchester, he doesn’t really want to have to look after her and teach her the ways of their unusual community. She just doesn’t understand about the Sleeping Stones – a line of rocks that lead straight out to sea. Like the stepping stones of a giant, these six stones seem to call to people, encouraging them to walk out into the wild waves and carry on right off the end!
Dark nights, a mysterious figure, a strange weeping stone and the lure of the sea create an eerie tale that will make the hairs on your arms stand on end. Gruff does all he can to keep Matylda safe and find out the truth about the stones. Can he work it out before it’s too late?
The combination of Welsh folklore, friendship and a sense of home make this a gripping story for middle grade readers.
Thank you to Firefly Press for the opportunity to read an early copy on NetGalleyUK!
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