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The secret starling, Judith Eagle ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Type

Label

The secret starling, Judith Eagle ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

10 yrs - 14 yrs

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 5 - Grade 9

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The secret starling

Oclc number

1196176922

Responsibility statement

Judith Eagle ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Summary

"Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single, worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery that will lead to London's glittering Royal Opera House and the unraveling of twisted Starling family secrets of poison, passion, and murder. Diabolical villains, plucky orphans, and glamorous ballet stars populate this absorbing adventure with a classic feel. A tattered ballet slipper found under the floorboards of Braithwaite Manor may be the key to Clara's sinister family secrets in this delightful, lightly Gothic mystery for fans of Maryrose Wood and Claire Legrand."--, Provided by publisher

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