Harklights

Description

Title: Harklights
Author: Tim Tilley
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781474966603

Harklights by Tim Tilley is a children’s fantasy adventure novel from Usborne Publishing Ltd. The story follows Wick, an orphan forced to work in the dark and cruel Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage under the control of Old Ma Bogey.

Wick dreams of escape, but his life changes when a bird drops a tiny baby in an acorn cradle at his feet. At midnight, he meets the Hobs, miniature protectors of the forest, who offer him a chance to leave Harklights behind and begin a new life in the wild.

The novel blends adventure, fairy-tale atmosphere, friendship, family, and environmental themes. It is well suited for young readers who enjoy magical stories, nature-based fantasy, and character-led adventures with emotional depth.