A gorgeous story of family love through generations - perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya Balen A GORGEOUS STORY OF FAMILY LOVE THROUGH GENERATIONS Evan hates change, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His family is split down the middle, and lately Grandad hasn't been himself. But Evan can always depend on best friend Okie Dokie, his lovable dog. When a school trip takes Evan to an old mine where Grandad used to work, things go disastrously wrong. Grandad refuses to talk to Evan about the mine, and especially about the poor pit ponies that worked down there in the dark. But Evan is desperate to know more about Grandad's past and if he can only find out what Grandad's hiding, the weird gulf between them will surely disappear. Can Evan uncover Grandad's secrets before they are lost forever? - From the best-loved author of MY DOG comes a deeply moving depiction of the bonds between children and animals, and a beautiful portrait of memories shared between generations of a family. - Exploring the mining heritage in South Wales through the lens of family and animals, this book provides a much-needed depiction of regional, working-class family histories, and has huge potential for local coverage as well as national attention.

It is perfect for fans of J.P. Rose, Michael Morpurgo and Hannah Gold. Competition: Birdie; The Last Bear; Finding Bear; October, October; I am Rebel; When the Sky Falls; Finding Wonder; Pax; Cobweb; Julia and the Shark; Fia and the Last Snow Deer. J.P. Rose; Hannah Gold; Katya Balen; Michael Morpurgo; Ross Montgomery; Phil Earle; Lauren St John; Kiran Millwood Hargrave; Eilish Fisher; Susanna Bailey.