Questa serie di avventure trasporta i giovani lettori in una misteriosa tenuta della Cornovaglia ricca di segreti nascosti. Dopo una perdita inaspettata, una giovane protagonista si ritrova in una nuova casa, scoprendo il passato attraverso vecchi documenti e fotografie. Viene aiutata da un insolito alleato: lo spirito di un cane che custodisce un'antica dimora. Insieme, si immergono in un mondo di magia, storia e scoperte sorprendenti, perfetto per chi ama i misteri avvincenti.
As soon as she moves to Penhallow Place, Polly can't wait to unravel its mysteries. One night, she sleepwalks outside and wakes to find her hand on the stone statue of a dog. The dog introduces himself as Rex, an Irish Wolfhound, who lived at Penhallow many hundreds of years earlier. And he is not the only resident ghost...
Set in the picturesque backdrop of Cornwall, this enchanting sequel weaves together elements of mystery and magic, appealing to dog lovers and young readers alike. With captivating illustrations by Jason Cockcroft, it continues the adventures that fans of the bestselling author will cherish. Tailored for ages 8 and up, the story promises to engage and delight with its charming characters and imaginative plot.
Polly and Rex find a new dog to wake - a toy dog that belonged to two evacuee children. But to their surprise it seems this dog doesn't want to be woken!
Polly and Rex wake a little terrier down in the old stable block, only for the dog to run off and lead them to a coded note hidden in a hollow tree. Can they unravel the mystery of the dog's young master - and his highwayman brother?