The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow

On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness - and now her shadow has left too.

Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places and Gail discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and she's not the only one looking for something missing...

In a world of light and shadow, despair and hope sit side by side. Can Gail recover what the sisters have lost?

A lyrical, immersive, and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the power of friendship, and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children's literature.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Kelpies
Published: 02/11/2020
ISBN: 9781782506072
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.10w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 170
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2020
Foreword 12/26/2019
School Library Journal 01/10/2020 pg. 1