Twelve-year-old twins Zane and Finola, together with their mum, crash-land on Earth from the planet Sevent. The three are following Dad and are desperate for them all to be together again. The twins have to remain hidden to avoid suspicion as they wait for news, but when cryptic messages are received from Dad, they must break cover and venture out into the world to discover their meaning and have a chance of reuniting their family.

Other Books in the Series

Searchlight: The Rock

Searchlight: Treasure Hunt

Themes: Identity, fitting in, trust, family
Activities: Planet creation, diary entries, outsider perspectives

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.

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Longlisted for the Children's Literature Festivals Book Awards 2025

'A really enjoyable class read.’ English 4-11

'Lots of action, lots of intrigue and mystery. A great read.' Bianca Reads Books

'A really enjoyable introduction to science fiction for young children.' Lauren Bookstagram

'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