A Flash of Fireflies

Aisha Bushby was born in Bahrain and has lived in Kuwait, England and Canada. Now she mostly lives in the worlds of her children’s books. Aisha was a contributing author in the Stripes anthology A Change is Gonna Come, alongside writers including Patrice Lawrence, Tanya Byrne and Nikesh Shukla. The anthology was awarded a YA Book Prize Special Achievement Award. Aisha’s debut novel A Pocketful of Stars was longlisted for the Carnegie medal and shortlisted for the Branford Boase award. Aisha’s books are always full of heart and have a sprinkling of magic in them.

‘A shot of story straight into the veins. Absolutely masterful writing that manages to be vivid, powerful and tender all at once. Aisha Bushby is a storytelling genius.’Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good -

'A beautiful story about defeating the demons within - full of hope, love & tenderness.’- Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear -

‘Spellbinding, beautiful and eerie in equal measure . . . a phenomenally good book!’A.F.Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief -

For A Pocketful of Stars: -

‘Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian -

'A gorgeous story of family and growing up', Cathy Cassidy -

'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and Co -

For the Moonchild duology: -

‘Inspired by The Arabian Nights, Aisha whisks us away to a rich and exotic world  lled with magic, secrets and mystery. She transports the reader through the most beautiful and descriptive language stimulating allof our senses. We hear the danger in the storm rattling ominously in the sky above, the waves crashing against the dhow spraying us with salt and smell the aromas that Amira experiences so deeply.’Booklover Jo -

‘You’ll be swept away with Amira on a wonderful adventure . . .’The Week Junior -