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Nate and his mother are running away, hiding out in a tumbledown cottage in the middle of a forest. When Mum heads off for provisions, and then doesn't return, Nate is left alone and afraid, with the dark closing in all around him. But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places – a mysterious girl trying to solve the clues of a treasure hunt and the reappearance of an old friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery needed to face the troubles of his present and ultimately illuminate the future?
A story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship – full of the heart, engaging characters and propulsive mystery that made The Goldfish Boy a breakout hit.
This endearing story is suitable for children aged 8 years and over. The Light Jar includes themes of psychological abuse in the home that may be distressing to some young listeners. Thompson sensitively and empathetically addresses these issues, offering hope and comfort.
Nate and his mother are running away, hiding out in a tumbledown cottage in the middle of a forest. When Mum heads off for provisions, and then doesn't return, Nate is left alone and afraid, with the dark closing in all around him. But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places – a mysterious girl trying to solve the clues of a treasure hunt and the reappearance of an old friend from his past. Will Nate find the bravery needed to face the troubles of his present and ultimately illuminate the future?
A story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship – full of the heart, engaging characters and propulsive mystery that made The Goldfish Boy a breakout hit.
This endearing story is suitable for children aged 8 years and over. The Light Jar includes themes of psychological abuse in the home that may be distressing to some young listeners. Thompson sensitively and empathetically addresses these issues, offering hope and comfort.
The brand new mystery from the bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy.
Lisa Thompson is a children’s novelist born in Essex, UK on 5th
May, 1973. Her debut novel, The Goldfish Boy, was bought as part of
a two-book deal with Scholastic (UK). It was published in the UK in
January 2017, where it was a Waterstones Children’s Book of the
Month and went on to become a bestseller. The US version was
published by Scholastic Inc in February 2017 and was given a
starred review by Kirkus Reviews. The Goldfish Boy has been
nominated for the Carnegie Medal, The Branford Boase Award and the
Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. It has been sold to nine
territories around the world.
Lisa’s second novel, The Light Jar, was published in the UK in
January 2018.
Before becoming a novelist, Lisa worked as a broadcast assistant
for BBC Radio 2 and CPL Productions where she got to make tea for
lots of famous people. She lives in Suffolk, UK with her family.
Born and raised in the North-West of England, Ryan graduated from
Federation University’s Arts Academy in Ballarat and has toured
regional Victoria working with companies such as StageArt, Ozact
and The Australian Shakespeare Company. Ryan’s storytelling flair
has seen him develop literature-based programs for children and his
many vibrant voices bring stories to life for listeners of all
ages.
'Lisa Thompson brings bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale
about an 11-year-old suddenly left to fend for himself.'
*The Guardian*
'Thompson’s ambitious, original and thoroughly absorbing book tells
a big story with a light touch.'
*Books for Keeps*
'The Light Jar will secure [Thompson's] reputation as one of our
most inventive writers for children of eight plus ... Nate is an
enormously endearing boy hero – and this tale also has a cracking
mystery running through it.'
*The Times*
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