This magical book has been hailed as a masterpiece by the Daily Telegraph. It is a must for readers of all ages who wish to be swept along on a tide of imagination mingled with mystery, taken through the unique beauty of Cornwall to the magnificence of the South American rain forests.
...a gift for suspense, leaving the reader in a fever of anticipation with each chapter, and in some cases as the tale progresses, with the hairs at the nape of the neck standing up on end!
...This is an enchanting chronicle for all book-worms, so start burrowing, taking time to also enjoy the pen and ink drawings at the heading of each chapter, so beautifully executed by Christopher Crump - The Daily Telegraph
The writer's love and reverence for nature shines through in every word, and the rich, detailed illustrations gloriously reveal these wonders as the story progrsses... The passion and important message of The Valley of Secrets make it well worth sticking with. It is a book with wide appeal that can open up the splendour of the natural world to young minds. - This Is Books
This is an original and magical book, something special that will stay with you long after finishing... The Valley of Secrets is an enthralling book that spellbinds from page one. Stephen's sudden inheritance opens up a beautiful and different world that Charmian Hussey's fertile imagination has created