Dad has moved out and Ani is struggling to accept his absence. Her mysterious neighbour, Nando, and his secret nocturnal trips provide a welcome distraction.
When Ani follows Nando, she doesn't expect to come face to face with the wild fox he has befriended. During each nighttime visit they learn a little more about the fox, and each other.
But are Ani and Nando ready for the new challenges this friendship brings? And can caring for another creature bring more harm than good in this strange and eerie world?
An enchanting short verse novel of secret nighttime walks, a mysterious fox and finding friendship in the most unexpected of places, which explores themes of parental separation and accepting change. Highlights the wonder and joy to be had from our natural world and how to protect it.
| ISBN: | 9781917718288 |
| Publication date: | 9th July 2026 |
| Author: | Laura Sheldon |
| Publisher: | Firefly Press an imprint of Firefly Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 184 pages |
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Dad has moved out and Ani is struggling to accept his absence. Her mysterious neighbour, Nando, and his secret nocturnal trips provide a welcome distraction.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Circling the Stars and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Circling the Stars features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Animal Stories, Stories in Verse, PSHE: Divorce, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Romance / Relationship Stories
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Circling the Stars was written by Laura Sheldon and published by Firefly Press an imprint of Firefly Press Ltd
Circling the Stars has 184 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
