Burnell, Cerrie – The Bell Bookshop

Swifter than starlight

Emma — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

From celebrated children’s author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.

Long ago, on a winter’s eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .

The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It’s the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.

Until a prince goes missing.

Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.
Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what’s been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.
Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.

Together, they will unite the realm.

Praise for Wilder than Midnight:

‘Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it’ – Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

‘Pure fairytale magic with so many twists’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird

‘[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it’s a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance’ – Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

The Map of Lost Unicorns

Emma — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

**Fast-paced and exciting, beautifully illustrated and full of unicorn magic, children will love Unicorn Seekers a thrilling new series from BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell.**

Growing up in a bustling city, Elodie Lightfoot thinks she’s seen it all. Except, she’s never seen a unicorn before… until now.

And not just that – she can feel the unicorn’s magic too – it’s as if a special bond exists between them. But while these exciting powers bring adventure, they also bring danger as Elodie realises she’s prepared to protect her unicorn at all costs…

Striking cover with shiny silver sparkles makes this the perfect gift
A beautifully told adventure story with magic, excitement and, of course, unicorns!
This captivating new book from TV personality and disability campaigner Cerrie Burnell will leave children completely enchanted
Gorgeous black and white illustrations throughout

Wilder Than Midnight

Emma — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“An absolutely enchanting tale . . . I adored it.” Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers

A bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle.

Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .

Saffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.
Aurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she’s told awaits her.
Wild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.

Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever.

“Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge.” Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables

“One of the most delightful stories I’ve read in years. Burnell’s writing sparkles like starlight, guiding you through a wild fairy tale brimming with friendship, magic and hope.” Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows series

“A story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance.” Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Ballet Dreams

Emma — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Once there was a little girl who dreamed of dancing. Of skipping over rooftops and pirouetting round the moon. She could twirl on her toes as lightly as snow, and dart through the air like a swallow, so her Granddad called her Little Bird. One day Little Bird sees the ballet practice for Swan Lake, and decides that all she wants is to become a ballerina. When she gets her very first pair of silken ballet shoes from Grandpa, her face lights up like a star. An enchanting picture book about following your dreams, written by CBeebies’ presenter Cerrie Burnell.