A beautiful story from award-winning poet Jessica Wilson, about a young girl moving from Jamaica to make a new life in England.
Leaving the warmth and comfort of her tropical island behind, Firefly Stars follows our heroine and her sister as they follow in their mother's footsteps and adjust to life in unfamiliar London.
This poetic story of home lost and remade will resonate with anyone who has had to move to a new country.
A unique picture book threaded with the warmth and love between mother and child, even when separated by oceans. Perfect for exploring emotions and building empathy.
The gorgeous artwork from hugely talented debut illustrator Oxana Lim perfectly captures the emotions of the Windrush generation in mid-century Britain and the rich beauty of Jamaica.
| ISBN: | 9781035007134 |
| Publication date: | 29th May 2025 |
| Author: | Jessica Wilson |
| Illustrator: | Oxana Lim |
| Publisher: | Two Hoots an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age Stories about Family and Friends |
A beautiful story from award-winning poet Jessica Wilson, about a young girl moving from Jamaica to make a new life in England.
Leaving the warmth and comfort of her tropical island behind, Firefly Stars follows our heroine and her sister as they follow in their mother's footsteps and adjust to life in unfamiliar London.
This poetic story of home lost and remade will resonate with anyone who has had to move to a new country.
A unique picture book threaded with the warmth and love between mother and child, even when separated by oceans. Perfect for exploring emotions and building empathy.
The gorgeous artwork from hugely talented debut illustrator Oxana Lim perfectly captures the emotions of the Windrush generation in mid-century Britain and the rich beauty of Jamaica.
Firefly Stars features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age, Stories about Family and Friends
Firefly Stars is available in Paperback, Hardback
Firefly Stars was written by Jessica Wilson and published by Two Hoots an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Firefly Stars has 32 pages
£11.69