Katherine Woodfine Libri

Londra, 1909. Dietro le scintillanti vetrine dei magazzini Sinclair si nasconde un mistero: qualcuno ha rubato un prezioso uccellino meccanico. La prima a essere sospettata dal direttore è Sophie Taylor,una ragazza appena assunta nel reparto moda. Determinati a risolvere il mistero, Sophie e i suoi amici Billy, Lil e Joe verranno coinvolti in una serie di intrighi che li porterà nei bassifondi di Londra dove,tra messaggi cifrati, spie e colpi di scena, scopriranno che il furto non è che la punta dell'iceberg.

The fourth and final adventure in the brilliant Taylor & Rose series by bestselling author, Katherine Woodfine. For fans of The Sinclair Mysteries and Murder Most Unladylike series

Get set for another incredible adventure with secret agents extraordinaire, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!

The arrival of two rich bachelors stirs Mrs. Bennet to hope that wedding bells will soon be in the air. Jane, the eldest of Mrs. Bennett's daughters, forms an early attachment to Mr. Bingley, but her clever, spirited sister, Elizabeth immediately takes against the arrogant Mr. Darcy. Events conspire to keep Jane and Mr. Bingley apart, while Darcy's pride and Lizzy's prejudice hamper the course of true love.

Set in the richly detailed Edwardian era, this fast-paced historical mystery adventure captivates readers aged 9 and up. With elements reminiscent of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and the charm of Enid Blyton, it promises an engaging experience for young mystery enthusiasts. The story combines intrigue and adventure, making it an excellent choice for fans of Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series.

With Sophie still missing in action after their explosive mission in Paris, Lil decides to take matters into her own hands. On a new mission for the Secret Service Bureau, can Lil find Sophie in misty, mysterious St Petersburg? Can they uncover the identity of their true enemy and can they trust anyone - even the Bureau? It's time for Sophie and Lil to put their spy skills to the test. Read the first book in the TAYLOR AND ROSE SECRET AGENTS series: PERIL IN PARIS Don't miss The SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES series: THE CLOCKWORK SPARROW THE JEWELLED MOTH THE PAINTED DRAGON THE MIDNIGHT PEACOCK Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series, Katherine Rundell and Emma Carroll.

With exquisite illustrations from the incomparable Lizzy Steward - winner of the Waterstone's Book Prize - A Dancer's Dream is a glorious retelling of The Nutcracker, and the perfect Christmas gift.

Katherine Woodfine reimagines the childhood of Sophie Blanchard, the world's first female hot-air balloonist, in this inspiring story of courage and self-belief.

Elisabeth loves to paint, just like her papa. She spends hours making her own pictures of everything she sees - and the more colourful, the better!But when she goes away to school, she finds herself in a world of grey: grey buildings, grey uniforms, grey rooms. She misses Papa and all the colours of home. And one winter morning, she gets some terrible news that makes her days darker than ever before. Will Elisabeth be able to find the colour and joy in her life again?A touching tale about friendship, family and finding joy in the darkest of times. Inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.Barrington Stoke's Little Gems are short, fully-illustrated first chapter books aimed at ages 4-8. Featuring big name author and illustrator pairings, they are perfect both for sharing or reading alone.

When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides...