THE NIGHT ANIMALS
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A moving and uplifting novel about the magic of friendship, and finding help where you need it.
Nora’s mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. When rainbow‑shimmering ghost animals begin to appear, she’s convinced that they hold the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven, and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help herself and her mum.
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Nora’s mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. When rainbow‑shimmering ghost animals begin to appear, she’s convinced that they hold the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven, and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help herself and her mum.
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"Action-filled scenes support the quick pace and keep the story from becoming bogged down in its weighty themes, while the spot illustrations add charm and whimsy. A compassionate, message-driven story about mental health."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"[L]eaves you with a feeling that it is always okay to ask for help. Hope and healing is something attainable. A creative and memorable story."
-- Always in the Middle
"Juckes does a good job of addressing PTSD through the eyes of a child and Sharon King-Chai’s illustrations are a nice addition."
-- Youth Services Book Review