The Island Vet - Storm Bird Magic

Paperback

Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.

Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?

Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?

There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don’t believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat’s dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that’s in danger.

Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-0-00-877001-3

Interest age

7+

Reading age

7

Publication Date

09-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

72 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.

Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?

Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?

There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don’t believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat’s dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that’s in danger.

Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Gill Lewis, Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich

Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, includingSwan Song, Eagle WarriorandRun Wild. Gill’s writing has earned her many awards, such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-0-00-877001-3

Reading age

7

Interest age

7+

Publication Date

09-04-2026

Format

Paperback

Pages

72 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.

Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?

Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?

There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don’t believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat’s dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that’s in danger.

Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

Author

Gill Lewis, Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich

Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, includingSwan Song, Eagle WarriorandRun Wild. Gill’s writing has earned her many awards, such as the UKLA Children’s Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.