It’s 1987, & Ira & Zac are being uprooted to Skilly House, a children’s home. It’s tough being a care kid, & Ira reckons that if life doesn’t get better (or at least more interesting) she’s going to start inventing witches & castles & stuff like that. But as it turns out, she doesn’t have to. Life gets exciting all by itself… Set against a turbulent 1980s background of social upheaval & poll tax riots, this is a sad yet hopeful tale of growing up & learning to believe in yourself. A memorable & moving debut from a stellar new talent A tale of growing up, making friends & finding a home Published to huge acclaim from critics & the public Ideal for fans of Jacqueline Wilson & Elizabeth Laird“ This remarkable debut novel reads as if written by an experienced children’s author at the height of her powers.” Sunday Times A truly, truly, truly lovely story…. Uplifting & heartwarming without ever being twee.” Bookbag fiction-9-11-reading-collections summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie