The first book in an exciting, get-lost-in-the-world series about orphans, alchemy, magical powers and sinister child-catchers... Perfect for the girl reader who loves brilliant, absorbing books to collect and treasure.
The grand residence of the famous alchemist, Mr Fountain, is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose has left behind. For the house is positively overflowing with sparkling magic - she can feel it. And it's not long before Rose realises that maybe, just maybe, she has a little bit of magic in her, too...
If you love Araminta Spook, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, you'll love the ROSE books!
A skilfully spun, spell-binding mystery that will catch you up in a web of wonder. - Junior Education Plus
Warm and sparkling and magical and fun. - Hilary McKay
A promising new series... that succeeds in creating a book as satisfying and familiar as a cup of hot cocoa. - Shelf Awareness
A skilfully spun, spell-binding mystery that will catch you up in a web of wonder. - Junior Education Plus
Warm and sparkling and magical and fun. - Hilary McKay
A promising new series... that succeeds in creating a book as satisfying and familiar as a cup of hot cocoa. - Shelf Awareness
Suspenseful and funny and full of colorful characters. - Buffalo News (USA)
Imaginative, clever and beguiling. - El Paso Times (USA)
Holly Webb lives with her husband, three children and several cats. She started writing while working as a children's books editor. She has written over a hundred books which have sold millions of copies. Holly now writes full time and lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire.