Wide Eye

“Heartfelt and mysterious – a monster success!”
—Ross Welford, author of Time Traveling with a Hamster

“A gentle and thoughtful exploration of family secrets, grief and the nature of urban legends. It’s funny, charming and filled me up with nostalgia for those long, soporific summers in childhood.”
—Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound

“Warm, fun and thoughtful… it was a joy to spend time with these rich, vivid characters and the legend of the Wide Eye monster.”
—Rebecca Orwin, author of The Monsters at the End of the World

“A beautiful book that explores family, friendship and the ways in which stories and belief in the unknown can help us see the world in new ways and from different perspectives.”
—Eilish Fisher, author of Fia and the Last Snow Deer

“Wide Eye is a great story with a really relatable central character… What this book captures so well is the “growing up moments” Meridian learns how families are messy and complicated but also how much love binds us together.”
—Cath Howe, author of Ella on the Outside

“A gem of a novel – a masterclass in how to write for children and make them laugh but also challenge them.”
—Iqbal Hussain, author of The Night I Borrowed Time

“[A] thoughtful, character-driven summer adventure.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The book thoughtfully engages with the importance of honesty and understanding that families have histories that can make things difficult in the present… A fun summer adventure with emotional depth around families and secrets.”
—School Library Journal

“Isn’t it wonderful when the cover of a book prompts such curiosity and so many questions. The story continues that.”
—Armadillo Magazine

“A heartwarming summer tale of family secrets, legendary creatures and the unforgettable bond between a ten year old girl and her Grandpa.”
—katys_book_shelf

“Meridian is an attractive character, the levels of holiday mystery are appealing, and Jennifer Liss tells her story with clarity, humour and empathy.”
—Books for Keeps