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The Great Theatre Rescue
Escape to the 1930s, the land of theatre in this joyous new middle-grade adventure from the bestselling author of The Accidental Stowaway.
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Summary
Escape to 1930s land of theatre in the joyous new middle-grade adventure from the author of The Accidental Stowaway.
1930, London Theatre Land.
Charley has grown up behind the curtain in London’s West End; she has even begun taking a turn on stage.
But her dreams of being a performer are shattered when she is sent off to boarding school, a place where the girls are forced to do unpaid work in order to fill the pockets of the owners.
When she discovers that her theatre home is in peril, Charley decides to escape, and make a dangerous journey along the coast in order to get back to – and save – all that she loves.
A joyous new middle-grade adventure from the bestselling author of The Accidental Stowaway.
‘A glorious kaleidoscope of a story , with the most brilliant ensemble cast of characters fighting for their futures in Jazz Age London. Judith Eagle is the absolute queen of cosy adventures.’ Emma Carroll
‘A gripping pacey read bursting with star-quality – I absolutely adored it!’ Jasbinder Bilan
‘This book is a comfort and a joy. With shades of Nesbit and Streatfeild . . . I felt like a child again when I read it, which I think is the highest compliment.’ Katya Balen
Critic Reviews
A gutsy historical adventure for 8+, with compelling hints of Streatfeild and Aiken.
Critic Reviews
With an established reputation for immersive, atmospheric storytelling, inspired by classic authors such as Noel Streatfeild and E Nesbit, Judith Eagle has built up an eager following of readers... This is an author who has shown once again that she undoubtedly has the equally potent gift of storytelling magic.
Critic Reviews
A glorious kaleidoscope of a story, with the most brilliant ensemble cast of characters fighting for their futures in Jazz Age London. Judith Eagle is one of my most favourite writers. She is the absolute queen of cosy adventures.
Critic Reviews
I completely enjoyed THE GREAT THEATRE RESCUE. Immersive, atmospheric storytelling... A perfect holiday read.
Critic Reviews
This book is a comfort and a joy. With shades of Nesbit and Streatfeild, but with a style all of its own, The Great Theatre Rescue is dramatic, gorgeously written, and full of adventure and excitement. I felt like a child again when I read it, which I think is the highest compliment for reading a children's book as a grown up.
Critic Reviews
A gripping, pacey read bursting with star-quality – I absolutely adored it!
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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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