The Girl Who Walked On Air: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1

The Girl Who Walked On Air: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1

by EmmaCarroll (Author)

Synopsis

Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practising her act - tightrope-walking - and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air . . . she just needs to be given the chance to shine. And the circus needs her too - Wellbeloved's rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper. Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform ... over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus ... Fans of Frost Hollow Hall will love this epic adventure about following your dreams and becoming a showstopper!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 07 Aug 2014

ISBN 10: 0571297161
ISBN 13: 9780571297160
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: From the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure fiction for ages 9-11

Author Bio
Emma Carroll is a secondary school English teacher. She has also worked as a news reporter, an avocado picker and the person who punches holes into filofax paper. She recently graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in Writing For Young People. The Girl Who Walked on Air is Emma's second novel. She lives in the Somerset Hills with her husband and two terriers.