Join bestselling Kent-based author Lucy Strange for a very special launch event celebrating her breathtaking debut YA novel (Ages 11- Adult)

Join us for a very special launch event celebrating the publication of Lucy Strange's breathtaking new debut YA novel, Cut Him Out in Little Stars.

✨ PUBLICATION DAY EVENT ✨

Be among the very first readers to celebrate this unforgettable new novel on the day it is published. Featuring an exclusive reading by Lucy, followed by a Q&A and book signing, this promises to be a wonderful afternoon for readers who love beautifully written historical fiction, unforgettable mysteries and sweeping romance.

Suitable for readers aged 11+ (and adults who love exceptional children's and YA literature!).

ABOUT CUT HIM OUT IN LITTLE STARS

Kent, 1940.

After the devastating loss of her fiancé, Spitfire pilot Xander, Juliet returns to her family's ancestral home on the haunting landscape of Dungeness, hoping to rebuild her life.

But as wartime secrets begin to emerge, Juliet discovers that the man she thought she knew may have been hiding the truth. Drawn into the unsolved murder of a local girl and surrounded by the mysteries of Samphire House, she must uncover the past before she can begin to imagine her future.

Rich with atmosphere, mystery and romance, Cut Him Out in Little Stars is a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story exploring love, grief, courage and hope during one of Britain's most turbulent periods.

Perfect for readers who love historical fiction with unforgettable characters and a touch of the gothic.

ABOUT LUCY STRANGE

Lucy Strange is one of Britain's most acclaimed writers of historical fiction for young people. Her bestselling novels, including Our Castle by the Sea, The Secret of Nightingale Wood, The Ghost of Gosswater, Sisters of the Lost Marsh, The Island at the Edge of Night and the Lockett and Wilde series, have captivated readers with their atmospheric settings, compelling heroines and beautifully lyrical storytelling.

With Cut Him Out in Little Stars, Lucy brings her signature blend of mystery, history and emotion to an older YA readership, creating a sweeping wartime novel that is both deeply romantic and utterly unforgettable.

During this special publication day event, you'll:

📖 Enjoy an exclusive reading from Lucy Strange's brand-new novel

💬 Hear Lucy discuss the inspiration behind the story, its historical setting and unforgettable characters

❓Take part in a Q&A

✍️ Meet Lucy and have your book personally signed

📚 Celebrate publication day with fellow readers in the welcoming surroundings of Happy Reading Children's Bookshop

Whether you've loved Lucy's books for years or are discovering her writing for the very first time, this promises to be a memorable evening celebrating one of children's and YA fiction's most gifted storytellers.

— and every attendee takes home their own publication-day copy of Cut Him Out in Little Stars to treasure.

Important Information:

Suitable for ticketholders/readers aged 11 - Adult

Event duration: approx. 60 minutes

Ticket price: £5 per person (N.B. Each person's ticket includes a SIGNED copy of the book RRP £8.99)

Booking is essential — spaces are limited!

The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.

There will be a mixture of child seating and standing options in the event room.

Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.

If you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to another family.

Photos may be taken for social media (backs of heads only). Please let us know at the start of the session if you prefer your child not to be included.

📧 Questions? Contact: books@happyreading.uk

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