Lisette Auton Libros

Lisette's debut The Secret of Haven Point was described by award-winning author Elle McNicoll as 'A charming tale . . . with my favourite kind of hero at its heart'.

Some bonds are built to last forever . . . When Alpha was a baby, she washed up by the lighthouse at Haven Point, a remote beach alive with wild magic. Alpha was the first foundling - and now the lighthouse at Haven Point has become a ramshackle home for any disabled child or adult who has ever felt excluded from society. They call themselves the Wrecklings, looting from passing ships with the help of the mermaids who live in their waters, and whispering superstitions to the wind and the waves. Alpha and her gang spend their days adventuring on the shore - and getting into trouble with the grown-ups. Then one day, everything changes. When Alpha spots a strange light up on the headland and realizes that her beloved family are in danger of being discovered by Outsiders, it sets in motion a chain of events that will change Haven Point forever. With their home under threat, the Wrecklings must decide what kind of future they want . . . and what they're willing to do to get it.

The collection features ten imaginative short stories that reinterpret the Christmas narrative through the lens of children's creativity, inspired by the Live Tales model. Unique characters include a wizard detective, a lonely polar bear, and a revolutionary elf, all set against whimsical scenarios like a mysterious snowfall in ASDA. Designed for performance by just two actors, these plays emphasize the power of words and innovative ideas. Authored by acclaimed playwright Rory Mullarkey and prominent writer Lisette Auton, this book offers a fresh take on holiday storytelling.

Just like her favourite person in the whole world - her grandad - Hettie's favourite place in the whole world - the Arts Centre - has gone. And Hettie can't quite work out how she's supposed to feel anything like how she did before. Many years before, Jack is feeling lonely too. But his life changes when he's taken in by a theatre troupe and learns the secrets of the mysterious people behind the acts. And many years before that, Araine is also struggling, with a life that doesn't look anything like she thought it would. A meagre existence where it seems like rich people, with their evenings out at the theatre, don't have a thing to worry about. When you're feeling alone it can be hard to see the light. But though they live years apart, Hettie, Jack and Araine are connected in ways they never imagined. A magical story full of ghosts, theatre, love, friendship and family from disabled writer, activist, spoken word artist and theatre maker Lisette Auton. Lisette's debut, The Secret of Haven Point, was described by award-winning author Elle McNicoll as 'A charming tale . . . with my favourite kind of hero at its heart'.