Katya Balen's October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status

Times Children's Book of the Week

Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read

Kiran Millwood Hargrave on OCTOBER, OCTOBER

October, October is fierce with a wild love. It draws you in to its heart, shakes you with a fury, wraps you in a spell of storytelling. In lyrical prose, Katya Balen gives us a modern day heroine filled with courage. I loved every page.

Jackie Morris

Wise and bright - I loved it.

Hilary McKay on OCTOBER, OCTOBER

One of the most beautiful children's books I've ever read

Natasha Farrant on October, October

I've also just been introduced to the first two stunning children's books by Katya Balen, both published by Bloomsbury: The Space We're In and October, October. If you have a middle-grader, or know one, or are one ... treat yourself

Daniel Hahn, Books of the Year, The Spectator