Books like Amber Cat (First Book) by Hilary McKay
Robin is sidelined by chickenpox and his days of play are replaced by quiet, rest‑days on the seaside. During this convalescence his mother narrates a story from the past: her own adventures with friends on the coast and the strange encounters with an unusual girl who appeared on the nearby beach. The tale becomes a shared experience for Robin and his friends, deepening their friendship and bringing the quiet, ghost‑laden atmosphere of the seaside into their own lives.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Hilary McKay
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