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The Secret Starling

Judith Eagle
Illustrated by Kim Geyer

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.

Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571346301
Date Published
02.05.2019
Delivery
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Summary

The acclaimed debut novel from the author of The Pear Affair and The Accidental Stowaway!

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.

‘A riveting adventure.’ The Guardian
‘An absolute delight.’ Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks’ War
‘Thrilling.’ Telegraph
‘An absolute joy of a read.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
‘A sweeping adventure.’ The Bookseller
‘Should also appeal to fans of Emma Carroll.’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic
‘A great mystery adventure.’ The Bookbag
‘Gripping.’ Golden Books Girl
‘Wonderfully compelling.’ Book Lover Jo
‘A cracking pacey novel.’ MinervaReads
‘Superb storytelling.’ BookTrust
‘Wonderful.’ Bellis Does Books
‘A treat.’ Bookanista

Critic Reviews

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

Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Critic Reviews

Absolutely sparkling, enchanting storytelling from the very first page. Love this book! Straight from the luminous world of classic children’s story telling. An absolute delight.

Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War
Critic Reviews

A riveting adventure . . . Eagle’s writing grips the reader.

The Guardian
Critic Reviews

A delicious adventure, packed with daring characters and remarkable pets. An absolute joy of a read.

Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
Critic Reviews

An amazing story with lots of mystery . . . I couldn’t put the book down.

Kyra, age 10, Toppsta
Critic Reviews

An accomplished début full of charm. A timeless tale of bold characters, unravellings of family secrets & a mysterious past. Destined to be a future classic & one of 2019’s top talents, Judith Eagle has all the hallmarks of the next Noel Streatfeild.

Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher & #PrimarySchoolBookClub
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The Secret Starling by Judith Eagle
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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.

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