The Unadoptables

Name: The Unadoptables
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241417447
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Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime

By Hana Tooke

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Summary

In The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke, set in 19th-century Amsterdam, five orphans, each with unique talents and quirks, live at the Little Tulip Orphanage. When they discover a sinister plot to split them up, they embark on an adventurous journey, showcasing courage, friendship, and the power of camaraderie. This enchanting tale highlights resilience and the quest for a place to belong.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories full of adventure, friendship, and a touch of mystery. Set in historical Amsterdam, it follows five orphans on a daring quest to uncover secrets and find their rightful place in the world. With its themes of resilience and belonging, this book is perfect for young readers who love imaginative tales and heartwarming characters.

The Unadoptables

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The amazing humour and world-building of Nevermoor meets the wisdom and warmth of Rooftoppers in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children...

The remarkable. The extraordinary. The brave.

Way back in the autumn of 1880, five babies are discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage in most unusual circumstances. Those babies are Lotta, Egbert, Fenna, Sem, and Milou.

The vile matron calls the children 'the unadoptables', but this talented gang of best friends know that their individuality is what makes them so special - and so determined to stay together.

When a sinister gentleman tries to get them in his clutches, the children make a daring escape across the frozen canals of Amsterdam, embarking on an adventure packed with pirate ships and puppets. But is their real home - and their real family - already closer than they realise?

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Hana Tooke's The Unadoptables is praised for its high-speed, witty adventure and compelling storytelling. Set in 19th-century Amsterdam, the narrative, filled with elements of mystery and a hint of magic, intertwines the gothic and the eccentric as it follows a group of resourceful orphans on a quest for freedom. With a vivid Dickensian atmosphere and richly developed characters, the book explores themes of friendship, family, and hope, making it a delightfully absorbing read for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241417447

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ayesha L. Rubio

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hana Tooke Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Hana Tooke (Author) Hana Tooke grew up on a polder near Amsterdam, in a house filled with peculiar clocks and a head filled with a peculiar imagination. She's been a singer, a teacher, and even a mad-scientist, but these days she spends her days writing stories, sculpting puppets, and collecting curiosities. She lives in Bath with two humans, a cat, and a skeleton marionette. Her debut novel, The Unadoptables, was shortlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award and longlisted for the Branford Boase. Ayesha L. Rubio (Illustrator) Ayesha L. Rubio was born in Madrid. She studied Fine Arts in Spain and England before beginning her work as an illustrator. She has three books of her own and has embarked on new adventures in the world of animation.