Seven Million Sunflowers

Escaping war is only half the battle as the Kovalenko family swap Ukrainian dangers for life with a British family.

15-year-old Kateryno and her family live in Kharkiv. Their lives are shattered when on February 24th 2022 the Russian army invades. Their apartment block is struck by a missile. After weeks living in their basement, Kateryno, her mother, and brother, decide to leave, joining seven million Ukrainian refugees. They come to England and meet their host family, the Hawkins. But their new beginning brings a whole new set of problems.

This is an exercise in empathy that works hard to make readers empathetic too. - Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

A memorable, moving, powerful book. - Irish Times

This book stands as an empathetic reminder of how others can help - Irish Examiner

Offers a relatable and empathetic glimpse into the struggles of teenage life amidst conflict, fear and dealing with the unknown. Perfect for KS3 and KS4 book clubs... highly recommended - School Reading List

A deeply moving, truthful and compelling story - Armadillo Magazine