The Boy in the Post
The Boy in the Post by Holly Rivers is a lively adventure published by Chicken House on January 9, 2022. This 368-page book follows siblings Orinthia and Séafra Shalloo as they embark on a summer job with their eccentric Grandy, who has a collection of unique posties known as animails. When their beloved homing pelican, Geronimo, goes missing during a delivery, the youngest sibling, Taber, takes drastic action by mailing himself to New York in search of the bird.
Readers will find a charming narrative filled with action and adventure as the siblings navigate their daring journey across the Atlantic. The story features a brilliantly imagined fantasy world and explores themes of family and friendship. With elements of juvenile fiction and a touch of magic, this edition offers an engaging experience for young readers interested in animals and exploration.
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A charming action-packed adventure across the Atlantic from acclaimed author Holly Rivers!
‘Energetic, lively and charming’ READING ZONE
Siblings Orinthia and Séafra Shalloo accept a summer job from eccentric Grandy, who has collected a menagerie of furry and feathered posties known as animails.
The children are especially fond of Geronimo, a homing pelican. But when the big bird fails to return from a delivery, Taber – the youngest sibling – is devastated; so much so, he mails himself to New York, where Geronimo was sent.
Orinthia and Séafra follow suit, stealing a precious stamp and hopping in a freight crate – and soon all are embarked on an extraordinarily daring first-class adventure …
- A warm, adventurous and action-packed story from acclaimed author Holly Rivers, author of Demelza & the Spectre Detectors
- A brillantly-imagined fantasy world with a vintage feel and a trio of characters you’ll long to be friends with
- As a child, Holly was a lead actress in ITV’s original Worst Witchseries!
- Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman’s Adventures on Trainsseries
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