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The Girl Who Walked On Air
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See moreFrom the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure fiction for ages 9-11
From the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure fiction for ages 9-11
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Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her.
But Louie has been secretly practising her act—tightrope-walking—and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air. She just needs to be given the chance to shine. And the circus needs her too—Wellbeloved's rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper.
Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation and receives an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems, and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus.
Fans of Frost Hollow Hall will love this epic adventure about following your dreams and becoming a showstopper!
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The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and strong character development. The novel is appreciated for capturing a sense of Victorian-era circus life with vivid detail, appealing especially to children and young readers. While some might find the plot predictable, it is generally praised for its inspirational themes and well-drawn characters that resonate with readers.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571297160
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 August 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Emma Carroll is a secondary school English teacher. She has also worked as a news reporter, an avocado picker and the person who punches holes into filofax paper. She recently graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in Writing For Young People. The Girl Who Walked on Air is Emma's second novel. She lives in the Somerset Hills with her husband and two terriers.
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