Product Description

Set in a future where the effects of climate change begin to take hold, the story follows Jack and Michael as they try to cope with a new existence.



After a dramatic escape from the approaching floods, Jack and his family relocate to the country, where they meet Michael, ill and cared for by his sister. United by their love for horses, Jack and Michael hatch a plan to save a wild young horse from destruction. But they’re in for a rough ride ...



Warm and full of heart, this is a hugely enjoyable story with a thought-provoking twist in its tail. (20060501)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #264437 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
A Dog for Life: 'Children of eight to 11 will love it. And so did I.' (Telegraph )

'A story which will keep the reader involved until its satisfyingly happy ending.' (Books for Keeps )

Fish: ‘An allegory grounded in remarkably tactile storytelling ... Matthews allows just enough detail – and heart – to make miracles feel possible.’ (Publishers Weekly )

'Stunning debut novel' (The Glasgow Herald )

The Outcasts: 'this absorbing adventure story ... would provoke much useful discussion among KS3 students, both in the classroom and within a smaller book-group context.' (School Librarian )

About the Author
L.S. Matthews, a Goldsmiths` College graduate, worked briefly in publishing and then in education, before becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children. (20060501)