'A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air.' Hilary McKay
'Absolutely adored it!' Emma Carroll
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.
Liverpool, 1910
When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: 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 there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .
With gorgeous chapter head illustrations by Kim Geyer.
'Sucked me in like a whirlpool.' Clare Povey
'A page-turning adventure.' Nicola Penfold
'An engaging historical adventure.' The Bookseller
'Full of adventure and fun.' The Book Bag
'Exciting, funny and full of warmth.' LoveReading4Kids
'Exquisite storytelling.' Jo Clarke, BookLoverJo
'A gem of a book.' Kevin Cobane, VIP Reading
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,
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.
More about Judith EagleKim Geyer was born in London and studied at Loughborough College of Art. Her artwork has been exhibited at Bankside and the V&A, as well as The Affordable Art Fair and other small venues. This is her first picure book and is based on the true story of her daughter and their puppy Lolly.
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