COMING SOON: Living at the Edge of the World – Summer by S. J. Barratt

A remote Shetland island. A mysterious selkie skin. And a home worth fighting for.

We have a wonderful middle-grade adventure coming to Love Books Tours this September.

From 1st–7th September, our #LBTCrew will be reading and reviewing Living at the Edge of the World – Summer by S. J. Barratt.

At 125 pages and written for readers aged 9–12, this eco-fiction adventure combines island life, Scottish folklore, friendship and environmental themes in a story about finding the confidence to speak up for what matters.

About Living at the Edge of the World – Summer

When twelve-year-old Tabitha returns to the remote Shetland island of Papala, she’s expecting adventure with her twin brother and friends — not trouble.

As their ferry approaches the island, Tabitha discovers what appears to be a selkie skin drifting in the harbour.

Local legend says the skin belongs to a mythical creature, half human and half seal. If it isn’t returned before midnight, the island will be cursed with generations of bad luck.

But Papala is already facing some very real threats.

Pollution is creeping along its coastline.

The bird sanctuary is at risk.

And the island’s owner is planning to sell.

With time running out, Tabitha and her brother must uncover the truth and convince the islanders to protect their home.

Selkies ★ Self-confidence ★ Speaking up

About S. J. Barratt

S. J. Barratt is a self-published, professionally edited children’s author whose eco-themed stories celebrate the connection between people and the natural world.

Raised in the English countryside and with a career background in agriculture, she brings together a gardener’s curiosity and a storyteller’s warmth in her writing.

Now based in Lyon, France, Suzanne creates stories designed to encourage middle-grade readers to swap screen time for green time and rediscover the wonders waiting just outside their door.

The Love Books Tours Schedule

Our #LBTCrew will be sharing their thoughts from 1st–7th September.

1st September
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2nd September
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@that_alto
@bookwormwhitlock86

3rd September
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4th September
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5th September
@whatlexreadnext
@they_told_me_to_write_so_i_did
@sg2_reads

6th September
@readingpastdark.marcia
@amysreadingranch

7th September
@bookerellas
@thesjadventures

We can’t wait to follow along and hear what our Crew think of their trip to Papala.

Buy Living at the Edge of the World – Summer

Coming to Love Books Tours

Join us from 1st–7th September as we travel to the remote Shetland island of Papala.

With selkie folklore, island adventure, wildlife, environmental themes and a young heroine learning the importance of speaking up, Living at the Edge of the World – Summer sounds like a fantastic adventure for middle-grade readers.

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Can Tabitha help save Papala before time runs out?

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