Wonderful family and friend dynamics and both sides of a current environmental issue sensitively portrayed. Well done! ( )

Another accomplished story from Gill Lewis, this time tackling the divisive topic of driven grouse shooting.
There’s plenty of action, and the characters and plot are very cleverly drawn to show that things are rarely as clear cut as they seem on the surface. It’s informative, and I learned all I need to know about the subject without feeling like I was being lectured. As with Gill’s other novels, I was immersed in the world she had created and found myself really caring, which is of course the point.
Recommended for anyone who loves animals and/or conservation, both children and adults alike. ( )