“A small shadow dropped out of the letterbox onto the doormat, then scuttled across the floor of the post office…”

The Book Fairies are excited to share a thrilling animal adventure with enchanting underground worlds… it’s Wishyouwas by Alexandra Page! Who was lucky enough to spot this “tiny guardian of lost letters”?

About the book:

It’s 1952 in smog-shrouded London. Christmas might be fast approaching, but with her mum away and Uncle Frank busy running the post office, Penny Black is lonelier than ever.

All that changes when Penny discovers a small, fluffy, funny, springy and – most importantly – talking creature in the post office one night, trying to make off with a letter.

But Wishyouwas is no thief. He’s a Sorter, and he soon introduces Penny to a fascinating secret world hidden in the tunnels underneath the city’s streets. Self-appointed guardians of lost mail, the Sorters have dedicated their lives to rescuing letters that have gone astray and making sure they get delivered to their rightful owners.

Penny is determined to protect the Sorters, but how long will she be able to keep them safe with Stanley Scrawl, the sinister Royal Mail Rat Catcher, on the prowl? Can Penny save the Sorters and deliver a joyful Christmas?

Not lucky enough to spot one?

Do not worry! This wonderful book is available NOW in your local bookshop! Prefer to order online? You can still support independent bookshops by ordering your copy of Wishyouwas by Alexandra Page from Bookshop.org!

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