Mother Cary's Butter Knife [Hardcover]

This is the story of a boy who falls in love with the sea. One in a series of short stories that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world, this story is for older children and adults, and is inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.

“[U]nusual and beautifully illustrated.”  —School Library Journal

“[A] new fairy tale that already feels like a classic.” —San Diego Book Review

Nicola Daviesis an award-winning author whose many books for children includeAnimal Surprises,Perfect,The Word Bird, andWhale Boy. Her 2014 bookThe Promisewas named one of the best picture books of the year by theNew York Times. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats, then worked in the BBC Nature History Unit.Anja Uhrenis an illustrator.