{"product_id":"9781526642820","title":"Swanfall: The Times Children's Book of the Week*","description":"Author: Kirtley, Sophie\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781526642820\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Swanfall manages to capture the kind of magic of a great winter walk. As Soon as you're finished, you'll want to pull on your wellies and stomp outside in search of the wild places, where all you can hear are honking geese, winter waders and the sound of wind in the reeds. Hot chocolates all round.' \u003cb\u003eThe Times on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A beautiful story to teach children why nature must be defended   - at the heart of the story is something more universal- a child's transformative bond with the natural world ... It's that elusive magic that she captures so cleverly  -' \u003cb\u003eThe Telegraph on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An utterly absorbing 8+ fantasy.' \u003cb\u003eThe Guardian on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA thrilling new adventure story inspired by Irish folklore from Sophie Kirtley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wild Way Home\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson's \u003ci\u003eThe House with Chicken Legs\u003c\/i\u003e, Amy Wilson's \u003ci\u003eA Girl Called Owl \u003c\/i\u003eand Aisha Bushby's \u003ci\u003eA Pocketful of Star\u003c\/i\u003es.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePip lives with Mum in their isolated cottage on the wetlands. Pip struggles to feel like he fits in at school. But at home, amongst nature, he truly feels he can be himself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJust like every winter, Pip is waiting for the swanfall     when the flock of majestic Arctic swans return from Siberia on their annual migration. He knows every swan by their unique markings, and he loves to help Mum record the flock as they soar, shining through the sky, to their home. But this December, Pip's favourite three swans haven't appeared. Instead, Pip notices strange footprints in the snow, whispers on the wind and the sense that someone is watching him.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSomething mysterious is afoot, and the adventure to discover the truth leads Pip to follow clues to an ancient curse that he had always believed was simply a fairytale   -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e**********************************************************************************\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A chilling winter's tale, glittering the magic of friendship, song and arctic swans.' \u003cb\u003eSarah Ann Juckes, author of The Night Animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for anyone aged 8+ who likes books about nature, friendship, magic     or who just likes great stories!' \u003cb\u003eKirsty Applebaum, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'A beautiful, thrilling, timeless tale - I loved it.' \u003cb\u003eLucy Strange, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Nightingale Wood\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'A beautiful, atmospheric story packed full of adventure and wonder.' \u003cb\u003eHannah Gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bear\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Sophie Kirtley's beautifully written new novel is an adventure-filled tale of friendship and belonging, all wrapped up in a centuries-old mystery. This magical, wintry read is perfect for curling up with on a chilly day. I adored it!' \u003cb\u003eOlivia Wakeford, author of \u003ci\u003eMy Dog \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'  -\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ethe wonder of the natural world, Irish folklore, and anxieties around friendship are all wrapped up in an adventure infused with Kirtley's signature spooky atmosphere.' \u003cb\u003eThe Irish Examiner on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'This is a book that will excite young nature lovers and those who enjoy a strong character-driven story.' \u003cb\u003eThe Big Issue on \u003ci\u003eSwanfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Swanfall was The Times Children's Book of the Week the week of 15\/12\/2025\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655866011806,"sku":"UBD-9781526642820","price":16.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781526642820.jpg?v=1774835857","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781526642820","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}