The Secret Starling: 'An absolute joy of a read.' Emma Carroll

ISBN-13: 9780571346301 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 272 str.

Judith Eagle

Opis

Our debut of the year! Abandoned children running wild on the moors, evil child catchers, cunning cats and mysterious ballet shoes abound in this incredible first novel.

Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle's strict regime . . . until now!The day that Uncle abandons Clara, leaving her with nothing but a wedge of 'guilt money' and a half empty, crumbling manor house, she is determined to do things her way for a change. And when streetwise Peter turns up, with his rescue cat and a surprising array of knowledge, she is sure that between them they have everything they need to survive.But the house is to be sold . . . and Uncle has lied to Clara . . . and nothing, NOTHING is as it seems.

Recenzje

A sweeping adventure . . . echoing classic fiction from The Secret Garden to Noel Streatfeild. Fiona Noble The Bookseller

O autorze

Judith Eagle's career thus far has included stints as a stylist, fashion editor and features writer. She currently works in two secondary schools as a librarian and library assistant. Kim Geyer studied textile design before taking up children's book illustration. She lives in London with lots of pets and kids - her biggest inspiration. Kim loves ice-cream and being taken for walks by her puppy, Dusty.