An Empty Chair: Story of Welsh First World War Poet Hedd Wyn, The

"Everyone will love this book – adults, children, teenagers and all – and it is the perfect way to tell us about the ‘war to end all wars’ – which didn’t."
Elizabeth Schlenther, Gwales

Young adult novel about poet Hedd Wyn, with vivid narration by his teenage sister Anni bringing the World War I setting to life. It centres on her relationships with older brother Ellis (Hedd Wyn) and best friend Lora, and on difficult decisions they have to face re family, friendship, love and honesty, as well the impact of the war on their community.

Tir na n-Og Award - Winner

"What Haf Llewelyn is able to portray is incredible; the depth of emotions and the poetry of the prose is beautifully crafted [...] Within the very first page, characters are brought to life before you and are immediately relatable and tangible.

Haf Llewelyn's writing style is impeccable; the present tense narrative from the point of view of thirteen year old Anni brings the story to a level that a teenager reading it could truly relate to." - Bethan Hindmarch, BethanMayBooks blog