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In a time and place which might be now, people with gills, outcast Larkers, live in secret communities. They have houseboats along the river. Concealing their gills from land lubbers, they scour the mudbanks, trade their finds and live off their wits. Twelve-year-old Effra has been supporting her brother, Fleet, alone since their beloved grandfather died six months ago.

Holly reaches out to Miss Brown and discovers that she isn't scary at all – her brain has been ill for a while, and the wildness has spilled out. Can their budding friendship, and a bit of help with the butterflies in her garden, encourage Miss Brown to feel like herself again?

Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now he's alone, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up. Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the celebrations, but Milly has an idea to bring Pride to Grandad.

Milly can't wait to spend a summer at Grandad's cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps' Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he's too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn't around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad.

From his view high above the city, the prince can see the suffering of the poor. He asks little Swallow to take his jewels and gold to the people who need them most. When he looks up, he sees the statue is weeping. Can the statue and the boy find a way to bring happiness to everyone in the city?

A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...