The fifth in the Shadows and Light series of six illustrated folk tales for children by Nicola Davies and Max Low. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

Azin and his nomadic family rely upon the Moonflowers to keep them alive. When his elders are taken ill, young Azin is left to guide the bees to these rare flowers and return with their precious honey, but he is not the only one seeking out their magic...

Perfect for:

• Children aged 6–10
• Fans of illustrated folk tales and magical adventures
• Stories exploring nature, the supernatural, and ancient myths
• Encouraging curiosity, imagination, and a love of storytelling
• Storytime with suspense, wonder, and a touch of magic
• Readers who enjoy adventure, mystery, and folklore-inspired children’s books

Nicola Daviesis an award-winning author, whose many books for children include The Promise (Green Earth Book Award 2015, Greenaway Shortlist 2015), Tiny (AAAS Subaru Prize 2015), and A First Book of Nature. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. Her other titles from Graffeg include Perfect and The Pond, nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Awards for 2017 and 2018 respectively.

Illustrated by Max Low.