Lost Property Box - Daniel Fishel

Lost Property Box is a warm, funny, and quietly touching story that children will love - and adults will recognise themselves in.

Inside a school lost property box, forgotten objects come to life after dark. There's Lazzie, an anxious elastic band who tries to hold everything together, Bally the half-deflated football dreaming of one more game, Walter the watch who always seems to know more than he says, and a growing cast of misplaced characters - each with their own voice, history, and hopes for what comes next.

When rumours begin to spread that the school is closing, the box is thrown into uncertainty. Plans for escape go wrong, friendships deepen, and one by one the objects begin finding unexpected new homes.

Full of humour, heart, and gentle wisdom, Lost Property Box blends the charm of a modern animated story with thoughtful themes about belonging, resilience, and change. Perfect for readers aged 8-12 - and equally enjoyable for adults who appreciate stories that speak softly but stay with you long after the final page.