We Won an Island

“A  touching story of domestic mayhem and the restorative power of nature… this book is definitely a bask in the sun.”

“Joyous capers, in the vein of Gerald Durrell.”

“Watching the family band together and find a new community makes for a funny, heart-warming read in Charlotte Lo’s We Won an Island.”

“Funny and kind.”

“We won an Island takes a challenging situation that many children will be familiar with, and breathes new life into it.”

“This is a wonderful, feel good story about family, friendship and community…Reminiscent of ‘My Family and Other Animals’, ‘We Won an Island’ is a joyful, uplifting story, perfect for a class read or to enjoy independently!”

“This is a great and quite unusual adventure story. It is about the ups and downs of family life, with tears and laughter.”

“A wonderfully uplifting read that filled my heart with joy!”

“We Won an Island is an enjoyable, quirky and fun read creating a truly warm picture of the ups and downs of family life.”

“This is a flying-high, middle-grade story that will make your day and make you smile.”

“This is great fun and guaranteed to put smiles on faces.”

“This debut title from Charlotte Lo is the perfect feel good adventure story, with short chapters and a flow to the story that allows the reader to connect with the books characters and storyline easily.”

“This is lots of fun; a big-hearted debut with some brilliant comic sequences and a hint of The Durrells.”

“In this stunning children’s debut, a young girl hopes her family’s move to a Scottish island will help her father to overcome his depression.”