The Curio Collectors
Published on 2. March 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-80090-200-8 (ISBN)
Description
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 wonders, 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 ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for new wonders, 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 ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Reviews / Votes
"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"Such a sweet and satisfying historical adventure, with gorgeous writing (particularly about nature) and GLORIOUS illustrations" - Karen McCombie
"You should all read this marvellous book by Eloise Williams. No other author's words transport me like hers do, and I loved my adventure with Lily and Tom. Beautiful illustrations by Anna Shepeta." - Jennifer Killick
"Eloise Williams sets hearts pounding with a gripping historical adventure starring a cast of intriguing characters and a plotline brimming with twists and turns" - Lancashire Post
"There was never a stagnant moment ... Anna Shepeta's excellent illustrations ... both intricate and enchanting, with a unique style that draws the reader to peer closer and take in all of the tiny details ... filled with plenty of adventure, mystery, intrigue and excitement, and has likeable characters that are easy to connect with and relate to." - NetGalley Review
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Reading Age: 8 years, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
180 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80090-200-8 (9781800902008)
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Eloise Williams is an award-winning Welsh children's writer. Having trained in theatre, she worked as an actress or 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.