A beguiling and absorbing story from the 2023 winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Award, Nadia Mikail.

It's raining in Sarawak, Malaysia – a lot – and Leila must go home to help her Mak before the floods become serious. But she hasn't been home since the death of her father – and she's not quite ready to confront what's waiting for her there.

Life with Pak was complicated. As the floodwaters rise and her family and home become threatened, can Leila confront the enormity of her own past in order to move forwards properly in her present?

A beguiling and meaningful story which explores the fine line in families between care and control, love and abuse, and shows that it is possible to move on to a brighter future.

A poignant coming-of-age tale set in Sarawak, Malaysia, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Louisa May Alcott.