“Readers will hope for more from Sam Gayton and may well seek out Swift’s classic after reading Lily’s suspenseful, moving story.” ―Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW

“Cliffhanger chapter endings and vibrant language should quickly ensnare readers of this suspenseful takeoff from Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels… This literate romp through 18th-century London will have readers cheering Lily home.” ―Publishers Weekly

“This delightful adventure inspired by Gulliver’s Travels will appeal to budding fantasy readers – and position them for the source material later on.” ―Kirkus Reviews

[show_more more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”]

“This ‘sequel’ to Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels is equal parts escape tale and philosophical exploration of freedom.” ―Booklist

“Readers who enjoy adventure and visiting new places will want to meet Lily.” ―School Library Journal

[/show_more]

Parents’ Choice Gold Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2015

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2016

Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing ―New York Public Library, 2015

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2016

Sam Gayton received a master’s degree in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Lilliput was his first book to be published in the U. S. He lives in England. You can visit his website here.

Alice Ratterree has had work featured in greeting cards, children’s books, and original paintings and drawings. Also an accomplished classically trained singer, Alice has appeared as a soloist in opera, concert, and oratorial venues. She lives in South Carolina. You can visit her website here.