Harklights

by Tim Tilley

Wick has always known the dark drudgery of life at Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage, ruled by the cruel Old Ma Bogey. Escape is just a dream—until a bird drops a tiny baby in an acorn cradle at his feet.

At midnight, the Hobs—magical forest guardians—arrive, offering Wick a chance to leave the factory behind and start a new life in the wild. But freedom comes with choices, and Wick’s journey is only just beginning…

Themes

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  • Friendship
  • Loyalty
  • Fantasy
  • Environmental Issues
  • Family
  • Adventure
  • Orphanage
  • Hardship
  • Courage
  • Fear
  • Loneliness
  • Isolation
  • Anxiety
  • Joy

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