Little House

"This enchanting novella about a girl who works through her worries by bringing a doll's house back to life with some help from her grandpa has all the signature style, sophistication and emotional intelligence you'd expect from the Carnegie medal-winner Katya Balen, distilled into 80 easy pages." – The Times

"A powerful and emotive story about having the courage to strive for a better world." – The Scotsman

"An enchantingly told, exquisitely illustrated story about a young girl's move from cosy innocence to a growing understanding of some of the sadnesses in the wider world. It oozes with all the charm of a beloved grandparent’s home – a wild garden, creaking staircases, and a sloping attic with true treasure to be found. And so much good food it made my mouth water!" – Nicola Penfold

"Fierce, brace and compassionate" – Natasha Farrant

"It was charming, tender and shone a sensitive spotlight on the true meaning of home. As for Juno's grandfather's cooking … well, all I can say is I would like to stay there myself!" – A.M. Howell

"Beautiful and heartbreaking and glorious all at once. A little masterpiece." – Struan Murray

"This is not a story about magic, wild adventures or set in a school world. This draws on the everyday – the background to a holiday which looks as if it is not going to be much of a holiday … [Katya Balen] skilfully creates in Juno a very real girl who, reluctantly, discovers an outlet that results in real interest and finally an appreciation of the work of her parents – and the decisions they make. It is a quiet narrative that nevertheless captures the reader’s attention." – Books for Keeps