Oscar wakes up one morning to find his parents gone and a shapeshifting lion installed as his babysitter. Adventure awaits, along with deeper themes of loss. For readers aged 7+.
The author is an archaeologist who can spin technical straw into narrative gold. Her previous book, River Kings, was on the Vikings - and it was riveting.
No complicated gadgets or tricks are necessary to make good, nutritious fresh food, so take your vorpal box grater in hand! Bee Wilson is a patient and wise guide.