In this third book in the Searchlight series, alien twins Zane and Finola, arrivals on Earth from the planet Sevent, race to reunite with their family. With danger close behind and clues in short supply, it’s Mum’s sharp eye and puzzle-solving prowess that might just lead them to his location. But can they stay one step ahead, blend in when it counts and finally bring the family back together?

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Ann Bryant is a writer with several internationally successful series from Café Club to Ballerina Dreams. She also writes in the field of music education. Ann is often invited to schools in the UK and abroad to give presentations and workshops. The Searchlight series is her first publication with Graffeg.

Laura Wood is originally from Treviglio, a small town in the north of Italy. She studied illustration in Melbourne, Australia, but now lives and works in Milan with her two cats. Since 2012, Laura has illustrated picture books, junior fiction, magazines and textbooks.

Worldwide rights available with support for translation:
Grants may be available for language adaptations in European territories. For a full list of eligible countries, visit: https://etc-corporate.org/our-members/
Contact the publisher, rights@graffeg.com or info@therightssolution.co.uk for more information. For more information, visit: https://graffeg.com/blogs/news/etc-translation-grants

‘7-11-year-olds who enjoy science-fiction, books about family, fitting in and a good balance of dialogue and narrative will relish this. ... A really enjoyable class read.’ English 4-11

‘Perfect for independent readers between the ages of 7-11 ... this is an exciting middle-grade adventure with a unique mystery that will intrigue science fiction fans.’ Anita Loughrey, Children’s Book Author

‘A delightful children’s book that will be a perfect addition to my classroom book corner! ... I can’t wait to introduce this book to my class next academic year. The themes of empathy, family, teamwork, diversity, and cultural awareness are beautifully woven into the narrative, providing valuable lessons for young readers.’ London Pageturner

‘Anyone with young readers, give this book a look.’ Read with Samantha

“One of my favourite parts was when the dog called Dex comes along, i mean, that's the best name! Another favourite part was when Fin was called Molly in the sensory garden and went into a cave, she took her shoes off and she sat staringat the ceiling on a cushion with eyes shut, she wanted to go in a ball pit but
she had teleported into it! The little girl had her eyes open and she thought that she could fly, Molly had to explain. That bit of the story was warm and cosy, and i like warm and cosy parts of books." DEXTER AGED 9