Angel on the Roof
Age 5+
Fantasy & Magical Realism
A timeless story about friendship and understanding by the Kate Greenaway-winning author of Dogger.
In this heartwarming Christmas story, by celebrated author Shirley Hughes, a young boy called Lewis Brown is looking out of a window and wishing that someone might notice him. Then he spots a single golden feather floating down from the heavens and discovers an angel on the roof. And so begins a great friendship, as the angel takes Lewis under his wing on an adventure that will change everything, and allow Lewis, his family and his friends, to start to see the world around them for the better.
Creators
Shirley Hughes has won many prestigious awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. She began to write and design her own picture books when she had a young family and has now published more than two hundred titles, including Dogger, the Alfie series, The Christmas Eve Ghost and Daisy Saves the Day. Her first novel, Hero on a Bicycle, was published in 2012, followed by Whistling in the Dark. She lives in West London.
Reviews
“[…] an uplifting Christmas story brimming with hope.”
The Bookseller, Children’s Previews
In this exquisitely illustrated story Hughes, 92, best known for Dogger and the Alfie stories, is not pushing godliness down little throats, but reminding us that kindness goes a long way. We need her gentle parables, generous nudges and spiritual reflection more than ever this season.
The Times
A timeless story fit for the approaching season, and for these times.
The Sunday Times
This is one of the most lovely books we’ve read in a long time. Shirley Hughes’ trademark London is depicted perfectly. A reminder that small acts of kindness can travel a long way. Perfection.
Angels & Urchins
It would not be Christmas without a new tale from 92-year-old Shirley Hughes… a story that is touching but never soppy, with even the most celestial scenes brought down to earth by Hughes’s charmingly domestic illustrations.
The Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year - Children’s & Stocking Fillers
