Lesley Parr

  • 5 stars across 6 books
Lesley Parr grew up in South Wales and now lives in England with her husband and their rescue cat, Angharad. She shares her time between writing stories, teaching at a primary school and tutoring adults. Apart from books, rugby union is her favourite thing in the world, especially if Wales is winning. Lesley graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in Writing for Young People. The Valley of Lost Secrets is her first novel.

@WelshDragonParr
www.lesleyparr.com

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1st January 2021

The Valley of Lost Secrets

A page-turning mystery about bravery and brotherhood among evacuees in the Second World War, from an prize-winning autho... MoreThe Valley of Lost Secrets

(43 reviews) Review
6th January 2022

When The War Came Home

WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE A... MoreWhen The War Came Home

(35 reviews) Review
10th April 2025

The Last House in the Row

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically ac... MoreThe Last House in the Row

(16 reviews) Review
16th March 2023

Where The River Takes Us: Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling adventure about the power of friendship, set in a Welsh ... MoreWhere The River Takes Us: Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

(12 reviews) Review
18th July 2024

Fallout

Is Marcus's fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?Long-l... MoreFallout

(6 reviews) Review
8th April 2027

Bottle Boys

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    The Last House in the Row

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    I really liked this book. I chose it as I like cats. The story is about friendship and has a really nice ending. The chapters aren't too long and I li...

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