LUNA (Winter Animal Stories) by Holly Webb
Author: Holly Webb
Hannah feels an instant connection to the wooden bear-cub puppet she discovers at a festive Christmas market. Fierce yet beautiful, the puppet seems to call to her, and she can’t resist taking it home. But when it breaks and Hannah drifts into a troubled sleep, she awakens to find herself in a stable, dressed in old-fashioned clothes… and face to face with a real bear cub.
The cub, named Luna, has been captured and locked away to be displayed at the marketplace. Horrified, Hannah knows she must act. Swept into a magical time-slip adventure, she is determined to help Luna find her way back to the wild, even as she searches for her own way home.
LUNA is a heart-warming, magical adventure perfect for readers who love wintry tales with a touch of wonder. Combining the cozy charm of a Christmas story with the excitement of a time-travel adventure, it’s an ideal read for curling up on a winter evening.
At its core, the book delivers a moving message about friendship, courage, and compassion. Hannah’s determination to protect Luna shows the importance of standing up for what’s right and caring for the vulnerable, no matter the cost. The story is further enhanced by Jo Anne Davies’ illustrations, both full-page and at the start of chapters, which capture the atmosphere of Hannah’s journey and bring the magic to life.
This combination of rich storytelling and visual detail makes it an enchanting choice for young readers.