City of Stars (Stravaganza)

City of Stars (Stravaganza)

by Mary Hoffman (Author)

Synopsis

The sequel to the international bestseller "City of Masks". The time period is the same - C16 Talia as a parallel world version of Italy - but the setting has moved from Bellezza (Venice) to Remora (Siena). The main character in this book is Georgia - who has a love of horses. She is desperate to buy a little, dusty winged horse that has appeared in a local antique shop. This tiny, winged horse will prove to be the talisman (as the notebook was for Lucien in "City of Masks") that will transport Georgia to Siena - right into the rivalries and the high-octane excitement of the hugely competitive Stellata horse race - and more. Mary Hoffman has proved herself a mistress of a narrative tour-de-force with "City of Masks" and this sequel will not disappoint. 'If you enjoyed "Stravaganza: City of Masks" then you will love returning to Talia in this exciting sequel. Featuring a flying horse, a fast and furious horse race, kidnapping and much intrigue, this is a great adventure.' - Grainne Cooney, Bookseller Teenage Reading Choice.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: paperback / softback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 21 Jun 2004

ISBN 10: 0747565007
ISBN 13: 9780747565000
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: Over 85,000 copies sold in hardback pre-publication for CITY OF MASKS; also sold in 9 different languages pre-publication Fantastic website to entice readers - www.stravaganza.co.uk Amazing jacket design Shortlisted for the WH Smith teenage award.

Author Bio
Mary Hoffman is a best-selling children's author and reviewer. She is the author of the picture book 'Amazing Grace' which is an international best-seller. Her first novel for Bloomsbury, 'Stravaganza: City of Masks' sold over 85,000 hardback copies pre-publication. She is a complete afficionado of Italy, and spends as much time as she can there - all her love for Italy has been infused into the Stravaganza series. She is currently doing an Italian literature course. Mary is also the editor of Armadillo, a children's revew magazine. She has three grown-up children and lives with her husband in Carterton, outside Oxford.