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The Accidental Stowaway

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The Accidental Stowaway by Judith Eagle is a delightful adventure where a young girl unexpectedly finds herself onboard a luxury ocean liner. As she explores the ship, she encounters a flurry of exciting events and interesting characters. The story unfolds with mystery and surprises, engaging readers in an imaginative and captivating journey filled with unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures with a historical twist and a strong young heroine. Fans of mysteries and maritime escapades will find themselves captivated as they follow the protagonist's unexpected journey, filled with hidden secrets and discoveries.

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By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.

By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.

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When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, The Pride and Glory, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable who is chasing her will ruin her reputation: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.

Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.

But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and a there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571363124

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kim Geyer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

About the Author

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 and is the author of The Secret Starling and The Pear Affair.

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