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Our debut of the year! Abandoned children running wild on the moors, evil child catchers, cunning cats and mysterious ballet shoes abound in this incredible first novel.

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Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle´s strict regime . . . until now!

The day that Uncle abandons Clara, leaving her with nothing but a wedge of ´guilt money´ and a half empty, crumbling manor house, she is determined to do things her way for a change. And when streetwise Peter turns up, with his rescue cat and a surprising array of knowledge, she is sure that between them they have everything they need to survive.

But the house is to be sold . . . and Uncle has lied to Clara . . . and nothing, NOTHING is as it seems.

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A sweeping adventure . . . echoing classic fiction from The Secret Garden to Noel Streatfeild. Fiona Noble The Bookseller

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Eagle, Judith
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.

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