The Dark Swallows

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'Immensely impressive' - The Daily Telegraph

 

'Poetic with many passages of great beauty' - Bestsellers New York

 

'Griffiths' evocations of the Spanish background are masterly' - The Malay Mail

 

'There have been few more poignant books about a revolution and a brave people's suffering' - The Miami Herald 

 

The Last Summer

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‘The author has delivered an honest and sensitive story which accurately captures the essence of a moment in history.  A good example of historical fiction.’  - Assoc. of Children’s Librarians

 

‘The story takes an implicit anti-war stand by decrying the brutality of both government and revolutionary factions. Its sensitivity and attention to psychological details isn't often seen.’ - Booklist 

 

Just A Dog

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The author maintains the dog’s viewpoint with remarkable consistency. Realistic, often moving, the story is written with a sensitivity that never lapses into sentimentality.’ - University of Ohio Press

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‘This will be read by dog, lovers, as well as kids who want an engrossing story. Griffiths makes her readers care what happens?’ - School Library Journal, N.Y.

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‘Effectively chronicles the stark existence of a homeless street dog in Madrid.’ - Booklist

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Moshie Cat

 

This children's story is as exciting and searching as an adult novel, and it has the added delight of being true.’ - Manchester Evening News

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Hari's Pigeon

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'Boy's thoughts take wing. Helen Griffiths has chosen a difficult task. To write a book in the form of a boy's diary. She has done it superbly- for boys or girls.' - The Glasgow Herald