Withering-by-Sea

Name: Withering-by-Sea
Brand: ABC Books
SKU: 9780733340161
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The Complete Collection Boxed Set (Stella Montgomery, #1-3)

By Judith Rossell

Series: Stella Montgomery

Summary

Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell is a captivating children's book that follows the adventures of Stella Montgomery, a young orphan living in the Victorian seaside town of Withering-by-Sea. As she tries to escape the dull life imposed by her aunts, Stella stumbles upon a mysterious package at the local hotel, leading her into a whirlwind of mystery and danger. This enchanting tale mixes elements of magic, intrigue, and bravery, offering an engaging story full of unexpected discoveries and charming characters.
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Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

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If you enjoy enchanting adventures filled with mystery and a touch of magic, this children's book might capture your imagination. Set in a whimsical Victorian backdrop, it follows a brave young heroine on a thrilling quest. Fans of charming tales with intriguing characters and an air of suspense would find this book particularly appealing.

Withering-by-Sea

Description

Discover Judith Rossell's bestselling and multi-award-winning fantasy-adventure series, now in a beautiful gift boxed set.

High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful aunts.

But one night, Stella sees something she shouldn't have... Something that will set in motion an adventure more terrifying and more wonderful than she could ever have hoped for...

From bestselling, multi-award-winning Australian writer Judith Rossell comes her thrilling and lushly illustrated fantasy-adventure series, which has captivated readers everywhere.

Awards for Stella Montgomery

Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Honour Book 2015, Notable Book 2017

Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA: Winner 2015, Shortlisted 2017

Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children: Winner 2015, Shortlisted 2017

Davitt Awards: Winner 2015, Winner 2017, Winner 2019

Australian Book Design Awards: Shortlisted 2017

Prime Minister's Literary Awards: Shortlisted 2015

Aurealis Awards: Shortlisted 2014

ABA Booksellers' Choice Award: Shortlisted 2017

Series: Stella Montgomery

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Withering-by-Sea 10th Anniversary Edition (Stella Montgomery, #1)

By Judith Rossell

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By Judith Rossell

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell is generally praised for its enchanting storytelling and charming illustrations. Reviewers commend the book for its engaging plot and vivid characters, appealing to young readers' imaginations. It's often described as a captivating Victorian fantasy that brilliantly balances mystery and adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733340161

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

Date Published: 06 June 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 69.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 789g

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Box Sets Box Sets for Kids Children's Books Judith Rossell Series: Stella Montgomery

About the Author

Judith Rossell is the multi-award-winning author-illustrator of the bestselling Stella Montgomery series (Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire, Wakestone Hall and A Garden of Lilies: Improving Tales for Young Minds). Before beginning her career in children's books, Judith worked as a government scientist (not a mad scientist, a normal kind of scientist) and also for a cotton-spinning company (that made threads for T-shirts and denim jeans and mops and teabag strings). Judith has written thirteen books and illustrated more than eighty. Her work has been published in the US and UK, and translated into more than twenty languages. Judith lives in Melbourne, Australia with a cat the size of a walrus. www.judithrossell.com