The Shell Keepers by Truly Johnston

An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure - perfect for sunny days ahead! When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn’t expect to see a tiny girl inside it. Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe .

. . A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner of the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2022.

A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people cast adrift in the human world. Shades of The Borrowers in a coastal seaside setting. Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism, wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt.

Format:Paperback / softback 304 pages
Publisher:Chicken House Ltd
Imprint:Chicken House Ltd
ISBN:9781915947734
Published:5 Jun 2025
Classifications:Interest age: from c 8 years, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage), Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:168g
Dimensions:128 x 197 x 21 (mm)