Greencoats

August 1940 - After a bomb explodes in Gwens street during the Birmingham Blitz she is sent to the safety of her eccentric aunts woodland cottage. But she soon discovers that the countryside has its own peculiar dangers. The woods are alive with strange magical creatures wielding frightening powers. To protect herself and her new friends Gwen must face them and outwit them alone. In Greencoats the magic feels real and the reality magical. Tense compassionate and lyrical I devoured it in a weekend. Highly recommended. Caroline Lawrence - author of The Roman Mysteries Greencoats is a middle grade historical fantasy set in 1940 during the Birmingham Blitz. The story is told from the perspective of a resourceful girl evacuated to Shropshire and brings nature myth and history together in a cathartic adventure. The narrative blends our pressing concern for dwindling natural spaces with an abiding interest in the supernatural exploring issues of mental health friendship and the fallout of war.