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An invitation to the ball – a guest post by Katherine Woodfine
25 Feb 2016

An invitation to the ball – a guest post by Katherine Woodfine

by Zoe | posted in: Katherine Woodfine | 2

Today sees the publication of one of the books my girls and I have most eagerly been awaiting this spring – The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth by Katherine Woodfine. It’s the second novel featuring two terrific, daring and delightful … Continued

Friendship, History, London, Mystery
The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
2 Jun 2015

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

by Zoe | posted in: Katherine Woodfine | 9

Imagine the 20th century has just begun and a new and very grand London department store is about to open. Whatever your heart desires, you can get it wrapped up in ribbons and bows at Sinclairs. The department store is … Continued

Crime, Friendship, Hats, History, London, Mystery
Activity books for long journeys and school holidays
12 Feb 2015

Activity books for long journeys and school holidays

by Zoe | posted in: Hennie Haworth, Malika Favre, Robert Samuel Hanson | 8

We’ve a week’s holiday from school coming up and will be travelling around the country visiting family, and this means we’ve several multi-hour journeys ahead of us. Journeys are my favourite time for enjoying stories and our bags always include: … Continued

Activity books, Colouring In, Fashion, London, Nonfiction, Paris, Sticker books

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