Bøger af Judith Eagle

Escape to the 1930s, the land of theatre in this joyous new middle-grade adventure from the bestselling author of The Accidental Stowaway.

"Masterfully maintains suspense . . . with twists and turns galore and a cast of charming, loyal friends, all set against the special atmosphere of Paris. . . . A tour de force." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Penelope Magnificent spends as little time as possible with her awful parents--a grocery-mogul father and a fashion-obsessed mother who loves expensive purses more than she does her daughter. But when they mention an important trip to Paris, Nell begs to come along. Paris holds something very dear to her: her old au pair Perrine--Pear--who lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week, promising to come to her rescue, but recently the letters stopped. With the help of a savvy bellboy named Xavier, Nell sets out from her parents' ultra-fancy Parisian hotel to find her beloved Pear. But Pear's old neighbors and coworkers are strangely tight-lipped. And as Nell's search for the truth takes her and Xavier to some of the darkest, most mysterious parts of the city, a sinister plot comes to light involving the destruction of a cherished--and delicious--part of Parisian life. Food, fashion, and intrigue abound in this delightful caper from the author of The Secret Starling.

"Ballet intrigue and a neglected manor in the wild Yorkshire moors take center stage in a tale of who am I and whodunit." --Kirkus Reviews Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery that will lead to London's glittering Royal Opera House and the unraveling of twisted Starling family secrets of poison, passion, and murder. Diabolical villains, plucky orphans, and glamorous ballet stars populate this absorbing adventure with a classic feel.

In Reverse picks up where For the Duration left off, propelling the Morgan family into the vibrant era of the 1970s. This sequel zooms in on the Morgan twins, Lizzie and Lennie, as they stand at life's crossroads, seeking purpose and direction. Lennie dreams of the spotlight, but can he truly make it as a performer? Lizzie contemplates the classroom, wondering if teaching can offer the fulfilment she desires. As they grapple with these questions, the twins embark on transformative journeys, daring to embrace change and explore new horizons. Join Lizzie and Lennie on their adventures as they navigate the challenges and choices of adulthood, seeking their true calling in a world of endless possibilities.

Have you ever longed to escape? To leave behind a life that seems endlessly predictable? That stretches greyly into the future with little hope of colour and variety? Join Margaret as she optimistically leaves a secure job, a loving family as well as the isolation and conservationism of 1930s Australia to travel to England where she expects to find new friends, experiences and excitement. But... she hadn't expected the trauma, deprivation and danger of war. Discover how she learns to adapt and serve her new home and friends in various areas. Unexpectedly Margaret finds happiness and fulfilment in her new home as she discovers that she needs to be with her loved ones.

From the author of The Accidental Stowaway, it's 1950s London and Caro Monday and her friends have become embroiled in a dangerous art heist!When Caro Monday's mother disappears on one of her jaunts, she has no choice but to go and stay with a miserable woman that she's never met.

"Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single, worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery that will lead to London's glittering Royal Opera House and the unraveling of twisted Starling family secrets of poison, passion, and murder"--

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.

But she gets through the hard times remembering the lovely French woman Perrine - Pear - who looked after her when she was little. Even after Pear was sent away, she wrote to Nell every week, telling her about her new life, promising one day she'd come back. But the letters stopped, suddenly.

Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle's strict regime . But then an interfering grown-up turns up with the unwelcome news that the house is to be sold. Perhaps the mysterious ballet shoe that Stockwell the cat befriends has the answers to Clara's unknown past .