Steve Draper 
The Girl and the Goldcrest 

‘I promised him… I promised my dad I would always help wildlife.’ Emma promised her father that she would always try to protect wildlife, and when he suddenly disappears, she feels even more determined to keep her promise to him. One day, Emma discovers an incredible secret: she can talk to ‘Guardian’ birds, appointed by Nature to prevent extinctions! Excited by her discovery, Emma embarks on a series of adventures with the Guardians and her friends. But evil is lurking where she least expects it, and soon, Emma must come face to face with the cruel Lord of The Air. Will Emma and her friends be able to protect the natural world? Or will evil rule the roost? A magical tale with magical illustrations, The Girl and the Goldcrest is the perfect read for the next generation of nature lovers and climate activists.