Rose: Book 1

by HollyWebb (Author), Holly Webb (Author)

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The first book in Holly Webb's darkly magical series for readers aged 9 and up - join the 85,000 readers who have fallen in love with Rose's world!
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 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 . . .
But when orphans begin mysteriously disappearing, Rose knows there's something dark at work and her magic will be put to the test. Can she find the missing children before it's too late?
If you love Araminta Spook, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, the Rose books are perfect for you!
Discover more by Holly Webb with her Lily and Magical Venice series - also filled with magical adventures.

Synopsis

The first book in Holly Webb's darkly magical series for readers aged 9 and up - join the 85,000 readers who have fallen in love with Rose's world!

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 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 . . .

But when orphans begin mysteriously disappearing, Rose knows there's something dark at work and her magic will be put to the test. Can she find the missing children before it's too late?

If you love Araminta Spook, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, the Rose books are perfect for you!

Discover more by Holly Webb with her Lily and Magical Venice series - also filled with magical adventures.

$9.49

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2 in stock

More Information

Format: paperback
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published:
ISBN 10: 1408304473
ISBN 13: 9781408304471
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: 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.

Media Reviews

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) *
Intrigue and adventure... a mix of magic and history with a dash of darkness. * Bulleting of the Center of Children's Books *
Mesmerizing, charming... one of those pure unqualified delights that I dearly hope folks will read. * School Library Journal *

Author Bio

Holly Webb lives in Reading with her husband, three children, and three demanding cats. She started writing eleven years ago while working as a children's books editor. She now writes full-time, and is known for her wonderful writing filled with animals, magic and adventure. For Orchard she has written three series: Rose, Lily, and Magical Venice. Holly's website is: www.holly-webb.com