The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow

'Gail is a great heroine [and] a Scottish island is the perfect setting for a mysterious story of love, loss and courage.'

'This story is a delight, a quest that focuses on character while expertly handling multiple plot threads and providing a strong sense of place... Ilett's debut is full of feeling: the comfort of a folktale, the dazzle of the magical, and the trials and triumphs of life. Gail is a true heroine, and the world of children's literature is lucky to have her.'

'Fluent and sophisticated storytelling combine with precise sensory detail and a tangible sense of place; characters both human and non- are real, multidimensional, and sympathetic. Even the shadows of petrels and the rocks themselves come to life. Ilett blends magic and reality so deftly that one can be mistaken for the other; both have a sharp, briny tang of the sea. Gail's ultimate triumph feels real and hard-earned... Fantastic in both senses of the word.'

'This book is littered with descriptive phrases that really paint a picture of a wonderful setting. This is a lovely book that covers a sensitive issue that perhaps not many others would like to write about.'

'A touching story.'
– NetGalley Educator

'Pacey and pertinent, Emily Illet's debut engages the reader with adventure, riddles, an array of outlandish characters and a real heroine. A lyrical, heart-warming adventure.'