

The Last House in the Row
Author: Lesley Parr
Narrator: Bronwen Price
Unabridged: 1 hr 27 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Published: 04/10/2025
Author: Lesley Parr
Narrator: Bronwen Price
Unabridged: 1 hr 27 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Published: 04/10/2025
In a Nutshell: A nice middle-grade historical fiction about an unlikely pair of foes-turned-friends. Realistic characters who aren’t too goody-goody, some heartwarming moments, good life lessons, and to top it all, a cat with ‘cattitude’. Recommended! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plot Preview: 1979. Wales.......more
Lesley Parr has created a beautiful story that unites two different generations- the young and the elderly . In a world where connections between age groups seems to be diminishing and the understanding between them is often founded upon a sense of fear and suspicion, this is a tale that unites and b......more
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. The Last House in the Row is a beautifully told story filled with compassion. Set in the 1970s we follow a young girl called Hayley who's unhappy with her cat (called Judy Garland......more
I haven't read all of Lesley Parr's books - only Fallout (my choice on NG and absolutely loved) and The Valley Of Lost Secrets which was fabulous and was chosen as the class book by a child in our class. (also excellent). But I was very excited to see her name and Barrington Stoke together as I am a......more
There are very few things that bring me more joy than Lesley Parr’s writing, and it’s safe to say that The Last House in the Row is yet another triumph for her to add to her collection. I knew going into reading this that this book was going to pack a punch and contain all the heart you could ever w......more
"Deftly written, with not a word out of place, as with all of Parr's fantastic novels." – Children's Previews "A tender, moving story that really touches the heart. Absolutely beautiful." — Eloise Williams "Lesley Parr’s family and small community settings always have such a timeless, classic feel. I loved the relationship that grows between feisty Hayley and her elderly neighbour … an accessible and appealing story of mutual understanding and kindness between generations." — Hilary McKay "Told with equal amounts of humour and heart, this wonderful story of unexpected understanding and new-found friendship leaves the reader glowing and grinning inside. A perfectly polished gem of a story and feel-good hit." — Keith Gray " is a moving and compelling story of the unlikely friendship that grows between an elderly woman and a young girl when they discover that they have more in common than they thought … This is a story that will stay with you." — Helen Peters "A beautifully told story that explores the power of genuine, cross-generational friendship. It is both tender and moving." — Jenny Pearson "A perfect slice of Lesley Parr brilliance. She’s managed to condense a huge depth of emotion into just a few perfectly-formed chapters. I loved discovering how Hayley and Lillian’s unlikely seeming friendship evolved into a deep connection of warmth, respect and kindness." — Tom Percival "Carnegie nominated author Lesley Parr always writes powerful, emotional stories … and is no exception … the emotion and empathy captured in just over 100 pages is remarkable." — Check 'Em Out Books, blog "A slim book with a story that pulls on all the heartstrings … The inter-generational friendship at the heart is beautifully observed … a gorgeous story which brought a few tears and a bit of a punch in the air." – NetGalley review