The Secret Lives of Stones : 'A real cabinet of curiosities' SUNDAY TIMES by Hettie Judah

The Secret Lives of Stones : 'A real cabinet of curiosities' SUNDAY TIMES by Hettie Judah'A delightful storybook . . . a portrait of our whole world created from the contents of the ground' Literary Review'A real cabinet of curiosities' Sunday TimesFrom the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story. 3,000 years ago Babylonians

These artists have crafted a sound which reflects the nation as it is today - a sound connected to the very origins of jazz itself

' CATHY BRAMLEY'Captivating and romantic

With his band

back to the dangerous Dragon Realm

he soon meets a race who walk on all fours and whose nourishment comes in the form of vapour

With its bright

Rome as you’ve never seen it before – brazenly unconventional

dramatic salt pans and windswept mountains

a prestigious piano competition is underway

glamour and goofiness galore in this hilarious picture book with special cameos from familiar faces

Timko's parents are divorced

and never less than fascinating' Alice Loxton'Well-written