Lucy Strange's debut novel The Secret of Nightingale Wood was released in October with Chicken House Books, to a rapturous reception from critics and readers alike.

Suitable for readers aged ten and up, it's set in 1919 and follows the story of Henry, who moves to the countryside with her family after suffering a tragedy. Dealing with themes of grief, mental illness and family, this novel is a hard-hitting yet haunting story that adults will enjoy just as much as children. Named Waterstones' Children's Book of the Month in October, it's the perfect novel for readers who enjoyed The Secret Garden and Goodnight Mister Tom, and marks out Strange as an exciting and heartfelt new voice in the world of children's fiction.