Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Lost Treasures

"Rachel Chivers Khoo is Ireland's answer to Enid Blyton." Children's Books Ireland Meet the Finders, the enchanting collectors of lost items... This magical illustrated chapter book has a timeless and classic feel and will be loved by readers of The Magic Faraway Tree, The Borrowers, Wildsmith and The Boy Who Grew Dragons. A delightful adventure story of friendship, courage and caring for the environment, this book makes a perfect gift for ages 7-10, and is ideal for independent readers or reading aloud. "We Finders have what we call the Golden Rule: Finders Keepers."While hunting for an old time capsule that his grandma once buried in the woods, Max never expects to discover the home of a small magical creature. Nor does he expect that magical creature to have an extensive collection of lost items, all catalogued and labelled. Yet this is how he meets Tuftorious Snook, collector of lost objects, and just one of the many Finders living in Silverthorn Forest.Thrilled by his discovery, Max can't wait to find out more about the Finders. But when he accidentally breaks their most important rule – never steal – he's banished from their home. With Silverthorn Forest in danger, however, Max must somehow find a way to save Tuft and the other Finders before it's too late.PRAISE FOR FINDERS OF SILVERTHORN FOREST“An enchanting story full of adventure and friendship and heart.” Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons "A treasure trove of magic." Abi Elphinstone, author of the Ember Spark series"A gorgeous, cosy story filled with nature, friendship and adventure." Katya Balen, author of October, October"Full of wonderment and whimsy." Cerrie Burnell, author of the Unicorn Seekers series"A charming story with a heartfelt environmental message, all about trusting new friends, treasuring family and memories, and protecting our ancient trees and all who dwell in them." Liz Flanagan, author of the Wildsmith series"A gorgeous tale of courage, friendship and discovering the true value in the things we sometimes overlook. An absolute classic in the making!" Chrissie Sains, author of the Alien in the Jam Factory series"Utterly enchanting and gorgeously written." Clare Harlow, author of the Tidemagic series

Rachel Chivers Khoo was born in Belfast and spent most of her childhood sheltering in her local library from the endless Northern Irish rain. She studied English Literature at Oxford before working in book publishing. She is the author of The Wishkeeper's Apprentice and The Magician Next Door. She lives in Oxford with her family and far too many books. You can say hello to Rachel online (Twitter: @RachKhoo; Instagram: @RachelChiversKhoo).Laura Catalán is a Spanish children’s book illustrator. She obtained a degree in Anthropology while practising her favourite activity from childhood: drawing. For several years she attended drawing lessons at the Fine Arts Centre of Sant Lluç in Barcelona. She then decided to shift gears and pursue a career in children’s illustration as it merged two of her favourite things in the world: books and drawing. For over a decade she has been illustrating educational material and children’s fiction, especially middle grade fiction and picture books for clients all over the world. Laura lives in Barcelona.