Sách - The Curio Collectors by Anna Shepeta (UK edition, paperback)

Ships from and sold by EXPERAL Singapore Publisher: Independent Alliance Origin: United Kingdom (Imported) ISBN 13: 9781800902008 Condition: Brandnew Binding: paperback Pages: 104 Dimensons: 198 x 130 x 30 | 400 (gram) ---------------------------------------- The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Children’s Laureate Wales Eloise Williams. Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for new ders, Lily is tricked into buying a worthless bag of rubbish. But hidden within is a special piece of scrimshaw. A young woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy the scrimshaw, hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother. But someone else also wants to get his hands on the scrimshaw and that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light? Review Quote "The Curio Collectors brings the thrill of discovery to life on the page with a historical mystery that will engage readers right from the start ... Eloise Williams is a gifted storyteller, creating characters who quickly become like friends. In this action-packed tale, Tom and Lil model courage, determination and kindness." -- Scope for Imagination, Blog Review Quote "A sprinkling of adventure, a dash of mystery, a dastardly crime and the magic of collecting and trading curios ... a beautifully written historical tale from the fabulous Eloise Williams." -- NetGalley Reviewer Review Quote "A perfectly formed tale full of intrigue and adventure. We really enjoyed immersing ourselves in this Victorian story, and particularly loved the characters." -- Family Bookworms, blog The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Children’s Laureate Wales Eloise Williams Biographical Note Eloise Williams is an award-winning Welsh children’s writer. Having trained in theatre, she worked as an actress for a decade before completing a degree in Creative and Media Writing at Swansea University. She has since published several books for young people, including Gaslight and Seaglass. She was the inaugural Children’s Laureate Wales 2019–2021. Lily, Tom and Ma Hawker are the Curio Collectors, travelling the country and enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of treasures. When an unusual piece of scrimshaw, a shell with delicate carvings, comes into their possession, it attracts the attention of a young maid, who is searching for a special shell that belonged to her mother. But another shadowy figure is also very interested in the scrimshaw, and it appears he will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. Can the Curio Collectors uncover the mystery behind the carvings before time runs out? Giá sản phẩm trên Tiki đã bao gồm thuế theo luật hiện hành. Bên cạnh đó, tuỳ vào loại sản phẩm, hình thức và địa chỉ giao hàng mà có thể phát sinh thêm chi phí khác như phí vận chuyển, phụ phí hàng cồng kềnh, thuế nhập khẩu (đối với đơn hàng giao từ nước ngoài có giá trị trên 1 triệu đồng).....