Lesley Parr

• Jan-2021
• / General Fiction

A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning author.

September 1939.

When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different fr...

• Jan-2022
• / Historical

WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023

A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS

The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away. When Natty ...

• Mar-2023
• / Historical

From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling adventure about the power of friendship, set in a Welsh valley in the 1970s, for readers of 9+. Shortlisted for the 2024 Tir na n-Og Awards.

Jason lives with his big brother, ...

• Jul-2024
• / General Fiction

Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?

Long-listed for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2025

'An exceptional story from one of our finest writers&...

• Aug-2025
• / General Fiction

(Dyslexia-friendly) Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr. Hayley is furious that her beloved cat, Judy Garland, keeps sneaking off to the garden of the w...