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When twelve-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy unearth an ancient artefact in the peat banks of Papala Island, they set off a chain of extraordinary events. Determined to protect their discovery, the twins rally their friends to outwit sneaky treasure hunters, navigate treacherous terrain, and unravel the island's ancient legend. As spring unfolds, and with the guidance of their Great Uncle Tamhas, the twins uncover the true meaning of community, courage, and belonging-realising they have the power to make a difference, even at twelve. Packed with action, wildlife, and heart, Living at the Edge of the World - Spring is the perfect adventure story for readers aged 9-12. Explore the wilds of Papala Island, Shetland, in this exciting tale of bravery, friendship, and discovering where you truly belong. ★★★★★ Ready to join Tabitha and Timothy in Papala? Eco-adventure, Shetland, Scotland, Friendships, Discovery, different cultures

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Loved it! A delightful, highly skilled blend of history, mystery, intrigue and suspense set on a remote Shetland island. Kudos! Noo den and all aboard for intrigue, mystery, high adventure and Vikings in this eminently enjoyable and highly readable fiction tome by S.J. Barratt. Picking up where Living at the Edge of the World: Winter left off, the ""Spring"" edition of adventures with twelve year-old twins Tim and Tabitha Brown rims with wit, warmth, and whimsy. When last seen, the dynamic duo of Tim and Tabitha had been sent to the remote Shetland Island of Papala, aka The Bird Island, when their parents left for a trip around the world. In the care of their Great Uncle Tamhas, the twins discover courage, friendship, and how to embrace the new and unfamiliar. The latter includes their new friends Fenella and Omar. The twins also discover Shetlandic, the local dialect. Readers get some help from a Shetlandic glossary. Although resistant to their new life on the island at first, Timothy and Tabitha soon adjust. In fact, they grow to love island life and their new friends so much, they don't want to leave and return to London as the school year winds down. Besides. Where else can they learn to croft? Cut and dry peat slabs for the fire. Shear sheep. See lambing. Find ponies, blanket bogs, and conduct Tim's ""soil experiment."" Or watch the birth of a new filly, Zahra, who heralds the start of spring on the island. Tabitha records it all on TikSnap and her social media platform, #Living@The Edge. The twins soon stumble into more than bogs and soil experiments when they find an ancient helmet. A really ancient helmet. Could it be Viking? There's also an old leather journal with a map of the island. Is there more to the legend of the Vikings and the Giant than meets the eye? Meanwhile, two treasure hunters up to no good suddenly appear, and... Oh, wait. You'll have to read the book yourself to find out what happens next. Scene stealer(s): Wiz, Fenella's loyal sheepdog. And the cover art! Way cool! The target audience of middle grade readers will surely enjoy this captivating blend of ""murmuring tales of forgotten legends"" and ""enigmatic riddles waiting to be unraveled."" Oh yeah. I can't wait for the Summer edition! Cheers enoo!

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Meet Suzanne, an agricultural communicator with a passion for gardening, storytelling, and sustainable living. When she's not knee-deep in weeds or compost, she's crafting children's tales that bring the wonders of nature and diverse cultures to life. Now based in Lyon, France, with her partner and son, Suzanne finds inspiration in her English countryside roots, her love for Scotland, and the wild, intriguing beauty of Shetland. Her stories blend the wildness of nature with the rhythms of daily life, proving that Wifi can be replaced by WildLife.

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