The Curio Collectors
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The Curio Collectors
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The Curio Collectors
The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainousplot in this captivating adventure from former Children's Laureate Wales Eloise Williams.
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The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Children’s Laureate Wales Eloise Williams.
Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for new wonders, Lily is tricked into buying a worthless bag of rubbish. But hidden within is a special piece of scrimshaw.
A young woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy the scrimshaw, hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother. But someone else also wants to get his hands on the scrimshaw and ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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The Curio Collectors is praised for its engaging historical mystery and the immersive storytelling ability of Eloise Williams. Readers commend the book's action-packed narrative, well-drawn characters, and beautiful illustrations by Anna Shepeta. The book's adventure, mystery, and intricate artwork captivate, making it a delightful read for children.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800902008
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Anna Shepeta
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 104
About the Author
Eloise Williams is an award-winning Welsh children's writer. Having trained in theatre, she worked as an actress for a decade before completing a degree in Creative and Media Writing at Swansea University. She has since published several books for young people, including Gaslight and Seaglass. She is the inaugural Children's Laureate Wales 2019-2021.
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