The narrative weaves together fantasy folk tales as Greychild embarks on a perilous journey along the Pedlar Man's track in search of his mother. This richly layered storytelling captures the essence of adventure and folklore, showcasing the challenges and enchantments of his quest. Recognized for its literary merit, it was longlisted for the prestigious 2016 Carnegie Award.
These tales are set in the liminal space of the forest where nothing is quite what it seems. Shape-shifting and trickery lurk behind every tree; and the figures we glimpse through the mist are mutable and indeterminate.
In a city of wind-swept wharfs and winding alleyways, the haunting memory of a far-off village lingers on in the fable of a mysterious flower which bursts into flames, but never burns.