Shortlisted for the Historical Association Young Quills Award 2021.
London, 1666.
After the sudden death of her father, thirteen-year-old Lizzie Hopper and her mother must take over The White Pheonix– the family bookshop in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral.
But England is at war with France and dire prophecies abound. As rumours of invasion and plague spread, Lizzie battles prejudice, blackmail and mob violence to protect the bookshop she loves.
When the Great Fire of London breaks out, Lizzie must rescue more than just the bookshop. Can she now save the friend she wasn’t supposed to have?
Can The White Pheonix rise from the ashes?
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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