Caryl Lewis

Herkkä kuvakirja luovuudesta ja nähdyksi tulemisen tarpeesta. Sulo rakastaa mustekalapehmoaan. Öisin hän näkee unia, joissa Mustis vaihtaa maagisesti väriä, jotta se pystyy suojautumaan vaaroilta. Kun Sulo kohtaa kiusaajia puistossa, hän tahtoisi itsekin olla kuin mustekala ja hävitä näkyvistä. Sulon on vaikea löytää sanoja, joilla kuvata oloaan. Erään yön jälkeen hän kuitenkin keksii keinon kertoa tunteistaan ja uskaltaa viimein olla oma itsensä. ”En halua enää olla näkymätön”, Sulo sanoi päättäväisesti. ”Haluan olla enemmän oma itseni.”

Marty doesn't have much--unlike his mom, who seems to hold on to everything. Life at home is tough, but Marty finds sanctuary down at the community garden with his eccentric grandad. On Marty's birthday, Grandad gifts him a seed. "There's magic in seeds, you know. You can never tell what wonders are in them." As it turns out, Grandad has a rather wonderful plan up his sleeve. It involves wishes, a pumpkin, and a trip all the way from England to Paris. Funny, inspiring, and larger-than-life, Seed is a story about believing in dreams--your own, and those of the people you love. Godwin Books

In a world where bees are at risk of extinction, one girl fights for her own survival. Perfect for fans of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Sarah Crossan. Imagine a world where honeybees have died out. It’s a patriarchal world where famines are rife. It’s a world without art, without books, without plays. Girls are sent away from home, forced to pollinate crops by hand with brushes and to marry as soon as they can. Inhabiting this world is Jess and her friends Cass, Deva, and Ruth. But even if one fourteen-year-old knows that the system is dangerous, can she really stoke a revolution? ?Caryl Lewis said: ‘As a beekeeper, I am acutely aware of the interconnectedness of everything and have long been frightened of how we, as humans, set ourselves apart from nature. We do not seem to understand that in destroying nature, we destroy ourselves. My daughter is growing up in what feels like a much more hostile environment facing climate instability, the rise of misogyny and the roll back of women’s bodily rights. I wanted to comfort and empower her and let her see that our greatest weapon in a floundering world is the imagination.'

From the multi award-winning author of Drift, winner of the Welsh Book of the Year'Extraordinary…this book will absolutely tug at your soul. One to re-read and treasure….glorious, heart-breaking, yet ultimately full of hope.' Liz Hyder, author of The Twelve'A gentle and tender novel about the power of forgiveness and how humans might thrive when given the space to grow. Richly rewarding fiction.' Kirsty Capes, author of Careless and Girls____‘A seed in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible’ Old Welsh ProverbHannah has lived at Berllan Deg all her life, her husband came to live at the orchard when they got married. Tonight, she prepares for his funeral as he lies in the parlour. Over fifty years of marriage, a lifetime of memories dissipating in the impossibility of his stillness. He was a writer and a beekeeper who came to understand the world through the language of bees. He has left her eleven letters; the exact same number as there are frames in a bee’s nest. Each letter is an examination of an aspect of their marriage. The morning of the funeral, Sadie, Hannah’s estranged little sister comes back home for the service. As the letters unfold, they reveal a devastating secret that will make Hannah have to re-evaluate her whole life.Bitter Honey is a novel which brings three very different women together into a broken Eden and examines how they rebuild it on their own terms.

'This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief . . . An absolute delight.' – Daily MailDiscover the power of true magic in this funny, exciting, big-hearted story by Caryl Lewis, the award-winning author of Seed and The Magician's Daughter. Perfect for boys and girls of 8 to 12. Illustrated throughout by George Ermos.After one hilarious, disastrous magic show too many, Abby’s dad decides it’s time to give up showbiz. Until the day Abby finds a mysterious, dusty old book of spells among her mum's things. Mum had always been the dazzling magician, after all. As Abby practises, each new spell brings wonder and joy, not only to Abby and her dad, but also to the whole community.Nothing lasts forever, though, and after each public performance another spell vanishes from the book. So before the magic disappears forever, Abby and Dad plan one final, spectacular, impossible show . . .Praise for Caryl Lewis's debut SEED:'Some books are about magic. Some books ARE magic' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce'A near-perfect blend of witty humour, rollicking adventure [and] compelling characters.' – Daily MailShortlisted for Breakthrough Children's Book of the Year, The Week Junior Book AwardsShortlisted for the Brandford Boase Award 2023

**WINNER OF THE WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023****WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022**'Truly beautiful and haunting, and an incredible feat of storytelling' DONAL RYAN'A tender, unusual and gorgeously wrought love story' RACHEL JOYCE'In times of war, Lewis finds resilience, redemption and hope...DRIFT feels perfectly judged' OBSERVER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBUT FROM THREE-TIME WINNER OF WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR CARYL LEWIS: A STORY OF LOVE, MAGIC AND THE IRRESISTIBLE LURE OF THE SEA.Nefyn has always been an enigma, even to her brother Joseph with whom she lives in a small cottage above a blustery cove.Hamza is a Syrian mapmaker, incarcerated in a military base a few miles up the coast.A violent storm will bring these two lost souls together - but other forces will soon try to tear them apart...Moving between the wild Welsh coast and war-torn Syria, Drift is a love story with a difference, a hypnotic tale of lost identity, the quest for home and the wondrous resilience of the human spirit.'A truly magical and transformative novel. I loved it.' KIRSTY CAPES, author of CARELESS

'Some books are about magic. Some books ARE magic. Seed will cast a spell on you' – Frank Cottrell-BoyceSeed is a funny, big-hearted story by award-winner Caryl Lewis about the power of hope and imagination when you believe in the impossible. Perfect for readers of 8-12. Illustrated in black and white throughout by George Ermos.Shortlisted for Breakthrough Children's Book of the Year, The Week Junior Book AwardsShortlisted for the Brandford Boase Award 2023Marty doesn't have much. Unlike his mum, who has billions of things: newspapers, holey shoes, rusty lawnmowers, broken picture frames – she keeps EVERYTHING! It's hard to leave the house. Marty wonders if anything will ever change.But on Marty's birthday, Grandad, with a glint in his eye, gifts Marty a very special seed. Grandad hasn't been this excited since he invented the bum scratcher 2000 or thought he'd brewed wonder fuel from rhubarb leaves! The seed grows bigger and bigger, and launches Grandad, Marty and his best friend Gracie on an impossible, wondrous plan fuelled by love, hopes and dreams.Praise for The Magician's Daughter by Caryl Lewis:'This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief . . . An absolute delight.' – Daily MailPerfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny Pearson and Lisa Thompson.

Let yourself unfold . . . A fable about finding the strength to be who you really are, with words by a multi award-winning author and intricate papercut artwork from an extraordinary début talent. This is the story of a girl made from paper, who is bright and kind and eager to please. When she is told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower; when she is told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox; when she is told she should be a “shining example to others”, she folds herself into a star. But nothing she does is ever quite enough – until she does something truly beautiful, clever and shiningly wonderful. She says, “No.” So unfolds this modern fairy tale, powerfully written by Caryl Lewis – winner of the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year, and the first writer to win the prestigious Wales Book of the Year Award in both Welsh and English. Her words are paired with exquisite papercut artwork by début illustrator Kanako Abe. Lavishly packaged in a cloth bound hardback, this is a perfect gift for children and adults alike – an invitation to step into your strength and selfhood. “Stunningly beautiful . . . It makes my heart sing.” Coralie Bickford-Smith, author-illustrator of The Fox and the Star

A spellbinding keepsake book about learning to say 'no' and the transformative beauty of becoming who you truly are--brought to life with exquisite papercut artwork. This is the story of a girl made of paper: bright, kind, and eager to please. When she's told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower. When she's told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox. When she's told she should be "a shining example to others," she folds herself into a star. But no matter what she becomes, it never feels like enough--until she does something truly beautiful, clever, and wonderfully brave. She says, "No." This modern fairy tale is powerfully written by award-winning author Caryl Lewis and illuminated with exquisite papercut illustrations by debut artist Kanako Abe. Presented in a clothbound hardcover and perfect for both kids and adults, this book is an invitation to honor your strength, embrace your voice, and discover your true self.

From the multi award-winning author of Drift, winner of the Welsh Book of the Year 'Extraordinary…this book will absolutely tug at your soul. One to re-read and treasure….glorious, heart-breaking, yet ultimately full of hope.' Liz Hyder, author of The Twelve 'A gentle and tender novel about the power of forgiveness and how humans might thrive when given the space to grow. Richly rewarding fiction.' Kirsty Capes, author of Careless and Girls ____ ‘A seed in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible’ Old Welsh Proverb Hannah has lived at Berllan Deg all her life, her husband came to live at the orchard when they got married. Tonight, she prepares for his funeral as he lies in the parlour. Over fifty years of marriage, a lifetime of memories dissipating in the impossibility of his stillness. He was a writer and a beekeeper who came to understand the world through the language of bees. He has left her eleven letters; the exact same number as there are frames in a bee’s nest. Each letter is an examination of an aspect of their marriage. The morning of the funeral, Sadie, Hannah’s estranged little sister comes back home for the service. As the letters unfold, they reveal a devastating secret that will make Hannah have to re-evaluate her whole life. Bitter Honey is a novel which brings three very different women together into a broken Eden and examines how they rebuild it on their own terms.

A teen uses her art to protest injustice and galvanize others to resist in this fierce, gorgeously written near-future dystopian novel about girls finding their voices in the darkest of times, perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale and Girls with Sharp Sticks. The whole world rested on a single bee's wings...until that last honeybee died, and the balance of the universe tipped. Now, famine and war rage across the land. People are no longer allowed to read or create art. They are forbidden to believe in the existence of love. Like every other girl, Jess has been taken from her home to live in a government dormitory, where they are forced to pollinate crops by hand with brushes. But unlike the others, Jess knows how to read and paint--and she knows that brushes aren't meant for pollinating. Jess is her mother's daughter, with a strong streak of rebellion that even the harshest punishment can't stamp out. She knows there is something horribly wrong with this system built on the hard labor of young girls, a system that forces them to marry and have children as soon as they are able. With smuggled paints and brush in hand, can Jess inspire a revolution?

The perfect gift for any child - or adult - that you love, this beautiful book is an explosion of colour from award-winning novelist, Caryl Lewis, and illustrator, Jill Calder.I Love You Every Colour shows love through the seasons and in every shade and hue. From bright, blood-red sunrises to jewel-studded purples and lush, rich greens, this book encourages children to expand their imagination beyond the typical primary colours. Each page is stunning paintingWith rich layers of whimsical illustrations by award-winning illustrator and calligrapher, Jill Calder, this book has broad appeal and would make the perfect gift for any child.

The perfect gift for everyone you love, this special book celebrates love in all its forms in an explosion of colour and beauty.I Love You Every Colour celebrates love through the seasons and in every mood. From bright, blood-red sunrises to jewel-studded purples and lush, rich greens, this book encourages readers to expand their imaginations. Each stunning painting packs an emotional punch and is filled with details to pore over.Created by two award-winning talents, Caryl Lewis (twice winner of Wales Book of the Year) and Jill Calder (Association of Illustrators: Silver Award), this is a book you'll want to give to anyone and everyone that you hold dear.Praise for Caryl Lewis's debut SEED:'Some books are about magic. Some books ARE magic' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce