ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Jun 2026
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571382521
“This is the epitome of a modern, classic adventure which kept me eagerly turning pages as the children unearth the truth behind the lies, and find themselves in increasing danger. I was genuinely gripped by their discoveries, their developing friendships, and their willingness to follow their hearts, even when this led to trouble, danger and difficulties.” BookCraic
“There is an immediacy to [Farrant’s] writing, instantly engaging readers and making the book so hard to put down.” ThroughTheBookshelf
Middle grade adventure novels (the lifeblood of newly confident readers) don’t come much better than those by Natasha Farrant and she is on top of her form in this companion novel to The Children of Castle Rock.
High in the mountains of western Scotland, there is a loch, and on its shores there is a castle, and in that castle there is a school . . .
Stormy Loch Academy is like no other teaching establishment. For one, its headmaster, Major Fortescue, believes in sharing the beauty of the world with his students, so that they will have the courage to fight for it.
For Minna, Kass and Tom it proves to be the safe haven from their chaotic home lives, giving them all a chance to breathe freely, and to roam the valleys and lakes on their doorstep.
But then they come across Addie, an older ex-student, hiding out in the wild, with only her guitar and her dog for company . . .
At first they believe her stories, but when she goes missing, the lies she has told start to emerge.
With Addie at risk, Minna, Kass and Tom must travel to London to uncover her past. The journey is dangerous, especially for those so young . . . But these are the children of Stormy Loch, and bravery and adventure runs through their bones . . .
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Adored The Children of Wolf Rock by @NatashaFarrant1 when I read it so am thrilled to have been sent a finished copy.
Out 04/06 for middle grade readers, huge thanks go to @FaberChildrens
Link to my my review below ⬇️ https://t.co/IVw665jlzF pic.twitter.com/K88A9gQ0l6
— Jacqui Sydney 📕 (@jacquiS21) June 2, 2026
The Children of Wolf Rock @NatashaFarrant1 is 2026’s book of the summer: a contemporary Famous Five-style adventure which places nature, friendship and exploration at its heart. Isn’t @DoodlesByDavid’s cover truly exceptional? 🤩 https://t.co/V2x4Q9795h
Thanks @FaberChildrens pic.twitter.com/s7NaI5Z8oK— Tom G 📕 (@checkemoutbooks) May 28, 2026
The Children of Wolf Rock is another fantastic adventure story by the incomparable @NatashaFarrant1
Set in stunning western Scotland, this gripping story centres on the belief that natural beauty has the power to change lives.
June 2026@FaberChildrens https://t.co/Fsuxsbdhvs— Kate Heap: Scope for Imagination (@KateHeap1) April 7, 2026
The Children of Wolf Rock by Natasha Farrant sees a return too Stormy Loch Academy. Set in the beautiful outdoors of the Scottish Highlands, full of friendships, bravery, mystery & adventure. Brilliant! I loved the nod to characters from Voyage of Sparrowhawk too! Pub 4th June pic.twitter.com/SkTYwkhJWn
— Jo Bowers (@Jo_Bowers) March 8, 2026
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