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The Fortune Maker

By Catherine Norton
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The Fortune Maker by Catherine Norton is a delightful children's story that follows a young protagonist who stumbles upon an enchanted object believed to bring good fortune. As the tale unfolds, the character embarks on a whimsical adventure, learning valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of luck. This captivating journey invites readers into a world of magic and wonder, sure to inspire young imaginations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by tales of young adventurers who embark on magical journeys to uncover hidden treasures and mystical secrets. This enchanting story is perfect for children captivated by fantasy worlds where bravery, friendship, and discovery are pivotal themes.

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Which is more dangerous - a future you can't see, or one that you can?

London, 1913

Twelve-year-old Maud Mulligan knows there's no future for her in London, in the rat-infested slum where she grew up. But in the tunnel under the river are fortune tellers, Seers, who will tell your fortune for a few pennies. And then there is Mr Mandalay, Seer to the king and anyone else rich enough to afford him.

When Mr Mandalay sees Maud in a foretelling for a wealthy factory heiress, she believes Maud can save her family from financial ruin. But how? And why?

In a world shaken by suffragettes, scientists, and the threat of war, what could a girl like Maud do to change anyone's future - or even her own?

Praise for The Fortune Maker

'A glorious book, rich with historical understanding.' -- Jackie French

'I didn't want to tear myself away from this book! SO exciting - and immersive. Gritty yet mystical. I LOVED it.' -- Catherine Jinks

'With skill and great warmth, Catherine Norton brings England in the early 1900s to life in this gritty, rollicking, mind-spinning tale of danger and deceit that bristles with excitement and a generous sprinkling of magic.' -- Suzanne Leal

Awards

Longlisted - 2024 Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460763155

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 473g

Pages: 320

Collections

Catherine Norton Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Catherine Norton's first novel, Crossing, was joint winner of the Patricia Wrightson Prize in the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. It was also a CBCA Notable Book. She was born in the UK but grew up mostly in Adelaide, where she lives with her husband, children and a very lazy whippet called Archer. She has had dozens of jobs, including travel agent, cleaner, packer of tulip bulbs and novelty stationery, publishing assistant and academic, but she has only ever been fired from two of them. Writing novels is by far her favourite. You can find her online at www.catherinenorton.com.au.

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