THE HOPEFUL AND BIG HEARTED NOVEL YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SUMMER
‘The heartwarming and uplifting book we all need right now, a celebration of the power of connection and kindness’ HOLLY MILLER
‘The characters are endearing and the journey for each of them is as sweet as one of Pearl’s Victoria sponges’ DAILY MAIL
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Pearl Winter hasn’t been outside in forty-three years.
Since she arrived on Dartmoor as a girl, an isolated family cottage has been her whole world. A place of safety. But now fifty-nine-year-old Pearl is utterly alone – except for the postman, the local crows, and memories of the summer of 1976.
Teenager Connor Matthews feels like a stranger in his own home.
Since his mother’s death he’s been adrift from his remaining family, troubled by the reality of moving on, and unable to see a future ahead. But when Connor begins a summer job as Pearl’s gardener, an unexpected friendship opens the door to a fresh start for them both. If only Pearl and Connor can take the first steps . . .
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Readers love Reasons to Go Outside!
‘A book that will stay with you long after you’ve finished it’
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‘With a few tears and lots of smiles, I loved this story from the very start’
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‘One of my top favourite heart-warming reads’
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‘A beautiful book inside and out’
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‘The message of hope is conveyed brilliantly’
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A touching and moving exploration of courage, friendship, and how hope can be found in the most unexpected places. Reasons To Go Outside is the heartwarming and uplifting book we all need right now, a celebration of the power of connection and kindness. Poignant, absorbing and beautifully written - I loved it
There is such a warmth to this story . . . The characters flew off the page and I took them instantly to my heart . . . a bittersweet book full of love and hope. Who doesn't need that right now?
Gentle writing and great characters . . . I loved this book and would not be surprised to see in this year's bestsellers list!
I loved this heartwarming tale about the power of friendship and finding courage within
The gorgeous characters and the believable story make for a joyous read.
The characters are endearing and the journey for each of them is as sweet as one of Pearl's Victoria sponges