The Shell Keepers (Paperback) Truly Johnston (author)

Shortlisted for the Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize 2026

When Corrine picks up a shell on the beach, she doesn’t expect to see a tiny girl inside it.

Kauri lives below the sand and sea, travelling with her family on the tides. But now their miniature world is in danger, and they need a shell keeper to keep them safe …

A cosy middle-grade debut from Truly Johnston, winner of the Bath Children’s Novel Award 2022.

A heart-warming tale about a family of miniature people cast adrift in the human world. Shades of The Borrowers in a coastal seaside setting.

Themes of belonging, identity, environment and activism, wrapped up in a sunny adventure and treasure hunt.

Publisher information
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781915947734
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 24 mm
Interest age: From 8 years
Weight: 160 g
Language: English