When the Birds Wake Up - a stunning debut from an exciting new voice

Author: Ellis, Jessica

Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories

Published on 10 September 2026 by David Fickling Books in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 240 pages
196 x 129 x 19 | 212g

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Ten-year-old Pear is struggling to cope: with her grandma's Alzheimer's, with a new school and with cruel classmates' jibes. Enter Piglet - a scruffy rescue dog, who helps Pear rebuild her sense of self. She remembers what matters most, through music, friendship and the armour of unconditional love.

Perfect for fans of Matt Goodfellow, Sharon Creech and Nadine Aisha Jassat.