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The valley of the lost secrets7/6/2023 ![]() Helgard Krause, Chief Executive of the Books Council of Wales said: “The Tir na n-Og Awards have been celebrating the very best books for children and young people in Wales since 1976, and the quality of the entries just keeps getting better and better.” “This feels extra-special as I’m very proud to be Welsh, and love setting my stories in the sort of valley community I know so well.” Lesley Parr said: “I’m absolutely landed (as we say in Port Talbot!) to have won a Tir na n-Og Award for my debut book. A book which will stay with you and you will want to return to the Valley again and again.” “Despite being a fictional name for the valley, the landscape and community are totally authentic, evocative and lovingly described. These additional puzzles make for an intriguing and utterly beguiling read. As the story develops items of relevance are added to the tree. ![]() At the start of each chapter there is a tree spreading out over the page. ![]() “David Dean’s beautiful cover and illustrations add something rather special to the book. You are drawn into this captivating story from the beginning, connecting immediately to the authentic characters. Simon Fisher from the judging panel said: “Lesley Parr has written a beautiful, tender and totally absorbing debut with characters to care about. ![]()
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