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Edie and the Box of Flits (Edie and the Flits 1)

By: Kate Wilkinson, Joe Berger
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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A modern classic set against the backdrop of the London Underground, this is a timeless story of friendship, family and noticing the little things in life.

When eleven-year-old Edie Winter finds a mysterious box on the London Underground, she goes straight to take it to her father, an employee of the London Underground Lost Property Office. But on her way, Edie is amazed to discover that the box is home to a family of Flits - tiny winged people. And these Flits - Impy, Speckle and Nid - need Edie's help. Not only do they need supplies (rice crispies, sugar sprinkles, digestive biscuits and raisins) and someone to look after them, but their brother Jot has run away and they need Edie's help to find him.

With delightful black-and-white illustrations by animator, cartoonist and illustrator Joe Berger.

Perfect for fans of THE BORROWERS, HARKLIGHTS and MRS PEPPERPOT. Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy England
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This story is a perfect balance: fast-paced, suspenseful and full of peril, yet at the same time cosy and comforting. It involves a race of tiny, fairy-like creatures (who get very offended if you call them fairies!); the villain who wants to exploit them; and the girl and boy who want to protect and champion them. It continues the tradition of The Borrowers and Mistress Masham's Repose, but updates it with tube travel, spiked hair, and horrifying instagram posts. The setting on the London Underground (including a disused 'ghost station') and its Lost Property Office is terrifically atmospheric. The characters are full and sympathetic, the plot is well constructed, and the writing is really lovely. Good for boy and girl readers, and also for a range of ages. Answers the need for adventure, but is also safe for the younger set at bed time. Suggests some fun field trips for those near London.

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