Yaz is on her first day at her new school in a new country where she doesn't speak the language. She is sure of only one thing: her detective instinct ... But will it help her to solve the mystery of what everyone is saying?
This fun, engaging story will make kids smile and fill them with confidence about moving home. As a medical doctor,
Ayse Ozlem Yilmaz has spent more than a decade working as an advisor within the pharmaceutical industry on projects aimed to treat and cure children's diseases. Born and raised in Turkiye, she moved to the UK with her husband and young daughter in 2018.
Observing her daughter's experiences learning English in a new school and her own experiences of working with refugee agencies, Ayse was inspired to write a story for children and families who are navigating the challenges of adjusting to new environments and forming new friendships.
The Long Garden Detective is her first book.
Mavisu Demirag is an award winning illustrator, with 15 books published nationally and internationally. Her most recent endeavour involved illustrating the official museum book for the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. Currently, a life-size mock-up from this project is on display at the museum.