WHY WE LOVE IT

"When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn’t expect to see a tiny girl inside it. Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe... With A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people cast adrift in the human world, The Shell Keepers is full of adventure and heart. I loved it - a brilliant debut from Truly Johnston!"

- Amy, Children’s Bookseller

ABOUT THE BOOK

An enchanting and sunny seaside adventure - perfect for sunny days ahead!

When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn’t expect to see a tiny girl inside it. Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe. Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism, wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt.

A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner of the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2022.