Layla, Queen of Hearts
Author: Glenda Millard
Author: Stephen Michael King
Author: Patrice Barton
Book 2 in the Kingdom of Silk series
Pages: 112
Published: 2006
Age: 7+
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.
Queensland Premier's Literary Awards for Children's Book Award - Mary Ryan's Award (2007)
About the Kingdom of Silk Series
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)
Reading age: 7+ years
This series should be read in order.
Griffin has a secret in his heart that nobody else knows—until he meets Layla. Griffin Silk is an uncommon sort of boy, from an uncommon sort of family, and when he meets Layla, a princess with a daisy-chain crown, he knows he's found a friend. So Griffin shares his inner thoughts with Layla and together they find a way to deal with his secret.
Just like the mythical beast whose name he bears, Griffin has uncommon courage and the heart of a lion. But it will take a friend like Layla to help him find the answers to his biggest questions. This unique and tender series will touch the heart of every reader.