'These odd bods were wrong, they didn't belong. . .'
When the Strange family moves into town, the villagers treat them with suspicion. They don't like their weird ways or their 'ludicrous house in the trees'. But when a storm hits and floods the valley, who will save the villagers?
Melanie Koste, a children's picture book author who has been shortlisted six times for the Joy Cowley Award, finally winning in 2022. Has written many children's books including Elephant Park (Scholastic, 2024), Tama and the Taniwha (Scholastic, 2023) and Milly Maloo and the Miracle Glue (Scholastic, 2011). Works as a Kaiawhina Kaiako/Teacher Assistant at a local primary school. Lives in Otautahi Christchurch.
Paperback, 32 pages
H: 250mm W: 250mm