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?

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"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

Book Information
ISBN 9781800902008
Author Eloise Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 12mm