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I look forward to introducing Kate’s story to our students. I’m sure Miriam’s book will encourage a new generation of readers to explore the lives and the novels of the amazing Brontë sisters.

Tracy Shepherd, Beaumont School Librarian.

A beautiful story.

Lord Alf Dubs, Kindertransport survivor and lifelong campaigner for refugees.

Nominated for the 2021 CILIP

Carnegie Medal.

A heart-stopping portrayal. Essential reading for teens and parents of teens - this book may well save lives.

Angela Kiverstein, Children's reviewer, JC.

Miriam Halahmy successfully uses a light touch with this dark material.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Anne Cassidy

This book has completely changed my way of grasping the word 'home'...you will realise what 'home' is and where your real 'home' is by the end.

An Nabeshima, 17 yrs, from Japan.

Longlisted for the 2012 CILIP

Carnegie Medal.

I enjoyed HIDDEN. I liked the way you use real racial comments, it gave the book a realistic real feel to it, instead of seeming like it was obviously made up. I would recommend it to my friends and I would read other books of yours because this one was different from anything that I have read in the past.

Conrad, Y8

Emotional, powerful, addictive.

Book Addicted Girl.

With Vice President, Mary Cash, Holiday House Books, New York. "Miriam's writing speaks directly and urgently to young people about subjects which matter to them and the world. We are delighted to welcome her to Holiday House.”

A great story for

8-11yr old children from WW2.

The Emergency Zoo is amazing. It is really gripping and you can't be dragged away from it.

Miriam Berry, 8 yrs.

I really enjoyed The Emergency Zoo. What made me happy was that rather than letting the parents take charge... Tilly and Rosy had the courage to hide their pets away in their secret den. I think animals deserve to be safe and looked after like people.

I want to read HIDDEN now as you say it's about standing up for what you believe in.

Lola, 10 yrs.

This is truly a gem of a book. I had to sneak it off my daughter's bedside table and couldn't put it down until I'd finished it.

Jane Yates, Teacher.

Holiday House, USA. 2016

Miriam's books get better and better - there's never a moment when you're bored.

Aisling Copeland, 14.

After hearing Miriam talk today I feel that I want to try writing.

Phoebe Ridgeway, 14

I love the twists in your books, the way I can't predict what Lindy or anyone else is going to do next.

Y8 pupil, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School.