Layla, Queen of Hearts
by Glenda Millard (Author) Stephen Michael King (Author) Patrice Barton (Author)
Layla is best friends with Griffin Silk and there's nothing she loves more than spending time with Griffin and his family in the Kingdom of Silk. Griffin is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family, and this suits Layla perfectly.
When Griffin and Layla's school announces a Senior Citizens' Day, Layla is at a loss. Who can she take? Griffin offers to share his grandmother, Nell, but Layla desperately wants someone of her own. So Nell introduces Layla to Miss Amelie. Layla and Miss Amelie get on immediately, however, Layla soon learns that Miss Amelie has problems with her memory and sometimes gets muddled. But Layla is a girl with unique gifts and she and Miss Amelie form a special bond... and a small but significant miracle occurs.
Recognition: Queensland Premier's Literary Awards for Children's Book Award - Mary Ryan's Award (2007)
When Griffin and Layla's school announces a Senior Citizens' Day, Layla is at a loss. Who can she take? Griffin offers to share his grandmother, Nell, but Layla desperately wants someone of her own. So Nell introduces Layla to Miss Amelie. Layla and Miss Amelie get on immediately, however, Layla soon learns that Miss Amelie has problems with her memory and sometimes gets muddled. But Layla is a girl with unique gifts and she and Miss Amelie form a special bond... and a small but significant miracle occurs.
Recognition: Queensland Premier's Literary Awards for Children's Book Award - Mary Ryan's Award (2007)
Kingdom of Silk Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Kingdom of SilkReading level: 7+
Books in series: 7
Read in order? Yes
Next release: Finished
Tags: friendship family school illustrated
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Naming of Tishkin Silk (2003)2. Layla, Queen of Hearts (2006)
3. Perry Angel's Suitcase (2008)
4. All the Colours of Paradise (2009)
5. Plum Puddings and Paper Moons (2010)
6. The Tender Moments of Saffron Silk (2012)
7. Nell's Festival of Crisp Winter Glories (2013)