Swanfall
Swanfall by Sophie Kirtley, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc on November 6, 2025, is a captivating adventure story inspired by Irish folklore. This 320-page book follows Pip, a young boy living with his mother in an isolated cottage on the wetlands. While he struggles to fit in at school, Pip finds solace in nature and eagerly anticipates the annual return of the Arctic swans. However, this winter brings an unsettling twist as his favorite swans go missing, leading him to uncover mysterious footprints and whispers that hint at a deeper mystery.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Pip’s journey as he navigates the enchanting yet eerie world around him. The narrative explores themes of family, nature, and the intersection of reality and folklore, as Pip follows clues that connect him to an ancient curse he once thought was merely a fairytale. With elements of fantasy and social themes woven throughout, this edition of Swanfall invites readers to join Pip in unraveling the secrets of his surroundings and discovering his true self amidst the wonders and challenges of the natural world.
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A thrilling new adventure story inspired by Irish folklore from Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson’s The House with Chicken Legs, Amy Wilson’s A Girl Called Owl and Aisha Bushby’s A Pocketful of Stars.
Pip lives with Mum in their isolated cottage on the wetlands. Pip struggles to feel like he fits in at school. But at home, amongst nature, he truly feels he can be himself.
Just like every winter, Pip is waiting for the swanfall – when the flock of majestic Arctic swans return from Siberia on their annual migration. He knows every swan by their unique markings, and he loves to help Mum record the flock as they soar, shining through the sky, to their home. But this December, Pip’s favourite three swans haven’t appeared. Instead, Pip notices strange footprints in the snow, whispers on the wind and the sense that someone is watching him.
Something mysterious is afoot, and the adventure to discover the truth leads Pip to follow clues to an ancient curse that he had always believed was simply a fairytale …
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