Books with author Hayley Barrett

When thirteen-year-old Emily Jane MacFarlane is woken by her mother's screams, she is certain someone has discovered her family's secret. Her first thought is to save her Ma. When that becomes impossible, she promises to keep her little sister safe.But her attempts only expose her family's secret to her entire village and Emily Jane is torn away from her sister. She is taken to Area D - the City prison where she will be tortured again and again, and where she is set to spend the rest of her life.But Emily Jane can't forget her baby sister, and although no one has ever escaped from Area D, she is determined to get out of there and fulfill the promises she made - even if it takes her the rest of her life.

In a perfect gift for new and expectant parents, a gentle story pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a newborn.The house is hushed. The lights are low. We’re basking in a newborn glow.The note on the door says, “See you soon.” Why? Because inside the cosy house, a baby has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer, but there will be time enough for that later. Right now, the family is on its babymoon, at home with their newborn with the world at bay: cocooning, connecting, learning and muddling through each new concern. Paired with winsome illustrations by Juana Martinez-Neal, Hayley Barrett’s lyrical ode to these tender first days will resonate with new families everywhere.