THE SECRET STARLING
Book ID/图书代码： 04560018C00019
English Summary/英文概要： Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle’s strict regime . . .
Until now!
Her uncle’s house has been losing staff and furniture as his fortunes fail, and finally he disappears himself, leaving Clara all alone in the giant manor with nothing but a wedge of ’guilt money’.
Luckily, streetwise Peter has been sent to stay . . . at least he has some experience of the real world and how to survive.
And the children are far from unhappy with their newfound freedom: a life of sliding down bannisters, making dens in Uncle’s study, warming themselves by a fire of text books, playing sardines with the village children and living off nothing but boiled eggs and mashed potatoes has its appeal!
But then an interfering grown-up turns up with the unwelcome news that the house is to be sold.
Perhaps the mysterious ballet shoe that Stockwell the cat befriends has the answers to Clara’s unknown past . . . a past that might hold the key to a better future . . .
Chinese Summary/中文概要： Clara一直以来都过着孤独的生活，在她讨厌的叔叔严格的管教下在家里接受教育。
直到现在！
她叔叔的房子由于他的事业失败而失去了佣人和家具，最后他自己也消失了，只留下Clara一个人在这个巨大的庄园里，除了一笔“赎罪金”，什么也没有。
幸运的是，Peter留下来了。…至少他对现实世界和如何生存有一些经验。
孩子们享受着他们新获得的自由：他们从栅栏上滑下来，在叔叔的书房里做被窝，用一堆课本取暖，和村里的孩子们玩沙丁鱼，除了煮鸡蛋和土豆泥什么都不吃，这种生活里的小事都充满了吸引力！
但是，一个爱管闲事的成年人突然带来了一个不受欢迎的消息，那就是房子要卖了。
也许这只猫斯托克韦尔的神秘芭蕾舞鞋能解答克拉拉未知的过去。…过去里可能蕴含着拥有美好未来的钥匙。…(YYW)
Awards/获奖情况：大冒险。…从《秘密花园》到《诺埃尔•斯特雷特菲尔德》的经典小说。（Fiona Noble 来自The Bookseller）
从第一页就可以看出这是个精彩迷人的故事。我非常喜欢这本书！（Hilary McKay）
Eagle is a thrilling writer, who turns this pantomime-gothic set-up into a highly suspenseful modern tale... Eagle’s prose is sparse, and the deceptively complex plot unravels at cracking pace’ - The Telegraph
A sweeping adventure . . . echoing classic fiction from The Secret Garden to Noel Streatfeild. (Fiona Noble The Bookseller)
Absolutely sparkling, enchanting storytelling from the very first page. Love this book! (Hilary McKay)
‘This entertaining debut novel begins with a girl living with her cold and distant uncle in a manor in Yorkshire, in a scene reminiscent of The Secret Garden… When the oppressive routine of motherless Clara’s life abruptly changes, she finds herself having to fend for herself... Her tale of escape and self-discovery evolves into a mystery with old-fashioned villains, revelations leading to a happy ending and a bit part for Rudolf Nureyev.’ - Sunday Times (Children’s Book of the Week)
‘A delicious adventure, packed with daring characters and remarkable pets. An absolute joy of a read’. - Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
‘Absolutely sparkling, enchanting storytelling from the very first page. Love this book!’ - Hilary McKay
’Brilliant read from the first page to the last!’ - Independent Book Review
‘This charming, exciting book is full of suspense, friendship, family secrets, and adventure–this new book reads like a timeless classic, and will be great for readers aged 8-12 (and grown-ups too!).’ - Dulwich Books (Middle School Book of the Month)
‘This is a cracking pacey novel, written with assurance and with a distinct nod to classic children’s literature’ - Minerva Reads
‘A rollicking read, full of fun and excitement and just enough dastardliness.’ - Beyond Books
‘This accomplished debut contains all the components that create a great mystery adventure for children. The relationship between the two main characters is very appealing and the well plotted storyline includes dangerous villains, twists and high drama to enthral young readers’ - The Bookbag
About the Author/作者介绍： 到目前为止，Judith Eagle的职业生涯包括设计师、时尚编辑和特写作家。她目前在两所中学担任图书管理员和图书馆助理。
Judith Eagle’s career thus far has included stints as a stylist, fashion editor and features writer. She currently works in two secondary schools as a librarian and library assistant.
Format:TRADE PAPERBACK
Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE
Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：AVAILABLE
Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：Rights sold for The Secret Starling:
Italy (Garzanti), US & Canada (Candlewick Press)
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