Series:

Shadows & Light

6 primary works

Book 1

Cover of Shadows and Light: The White Hare

Back then, humans and animals were fellow beings under the sky. Perhaps that’ s why it seemed possible for humans to change into animals.

One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

Book 2

Cover of Mother Cary's Butter Knife

Mother Cary's Butter Knife

by Nicola Davies

Published 1 September 2016

Book 3

Cover of Shadows and Light: The Selkie's Mate
In a land where people flow between ocean and land, a seal and a fisherman sing together under a glowing moon. One in a series of illustrated short stories that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. For older children and adults, inspired by ancient folk tales. Feel a little bit of magic, a few shivers down the spine.

Book 4

Cover of Shadows and Light: Elias Martin

Book 5

Cover of Shadows and Light: Bee Boy and the Moonflowers
Amzin and his nomadic family rely upon the Moonflowers to keep them alive. When his elders are taken ill, young Amzin is left to guide the bees to these rare flowers and return with their precious honey, but he is not the only one seeking out their magic. Part of the Shadows & Light series of re-imaginings of traditional tales, with some entirely new fantasy worlds. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

Book 6

Cover of The Eel Question

The Eel Question

by Nicola Davies

Published 10 October 2018
Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant's curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Some questions she had learned it was best not to ask, but every autumn the silver eels return, and so do her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.