Far Away Magic - Softcover

Amy Wilson has a background in journalism and lives in Bristol with her young family. She is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Creative Writing and is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel A Girl Called Owl, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.

Beautifully written, filled with magic, love and grief, this is a powerful novel with wonderful characters - I was left feeling a little of the magic had stayed behind with me. -- Shelley Fallows, storymakers.blog I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a . . . read filled with magic. It will transport you into an autumnal wonderland. * Yorkshire Post * Harnesses spiritual and mystical elements and roots them in adolescent reality * Daily Mail * I was totally spellbound by this unique and bewitching adventure which held me tightly in its grip till the very last page. Amy seamlessly weaves together the contemporary and magical worlds -- bookloverjo.wordpress.com Wilson is such an exciting author . . .her stories blend the real and the fantastical with seamless fluency, and her writing has a stunning lyrical and emotional quality which brings extra depth and resonance to the action. * Lancashire Evening Post * [M]agical and gripping . . . Amy Wilson's writing is lyrical and deep with meaning. -- Louise Nettleton, bookmurmuration.wordpress.com A mesmerising and compelling story which seamlessly binds reality and fantasy * Parents in Touch * [W]onderfully well-rounded characters and emotional intensity . . . allied with truly gorgeous magic and a sense of wonder . . . Highly, highly recommended! -- Stephanie Burgiss, author of The Dragon with the Chocolate Heart Original and compelling . . . an unexpected tale of grief, magic and monsters. -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of the Waterstones Book Prize-winning The Girl of Ink & Stars