Days of Wonder

***The beautiful second novel by the author of A Boy Made of Blocks***'Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You will love Days of Wonder. Made me laugh and cry in turn'Good HousekeepingMagical, heartbreaking, beautiful - Days of Wonder reminds us that stories have the power to save lives.Tom, single father to Hannah, is the manager of a tiny local theatre. On the same day each year, he and its colourful cast of part-time actors have staged a fantastical production just for his little girl, a moment of magic to make her childhood unforgettable.But there is another reason behind these annual shows: the very first production followed Hannah's diagnosis with a heart condition that both of them know will end her life early. And now, with Hannah a funny, tough girl of fifteen on the brink of adulthood, that time is coming. With the theatre under threat of closure, Hannah and Tom have more than one fight on their hands to stop the stories ending. But maybe, just maybe, one final day of magic might just save them both.A tale about growing up, the beauty of a special bond between father and daughter, and finding magic in everyday life, Days of Wonder is the most moving novel you'll read all year.'This is the most emotionally powerful book we've read all year'Heat'So powerful, yet incredibly gentle and poignant. Utterly and completely beautiful'Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep'Utterly enchanting . . . a truly beautiful story'Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things'A story of life, love and hope - the perfect antidote to today's world. Phenomenal.'Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go and Let Me Lie'Days of Wonder is a heart-warming and magical story. A wonderful read'Libby Page, author of The Lido'A beautiful read'Closer