The Secret Society for Very Important Post: A Wishyouwas Mystery

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It's 1953, just days from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and Penny Black can't wait to go on her summer holiday to Scotland to visit her Uncle Frank. But when Wishyouwas plops into the fireplace in a cloud of soot and chaos, with a summons from the Royal Postmistress herself, all Penny's plans suddenly go up in smoke. The intrepid pair are soon on the trail of a mysterious traitor and a potentially deadly plot to halt the coronation. Their investigation will take them across London's busy streets, high up in the air and deeper into danger than they've ever been before ...

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An instant classic * Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild on Wishyouwas *
A lovely and enchanting read. Letters, intrigue, cute furry creatures nine-year-old me would have turned to this charming book over and over again! * Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets on Wishyouwas *
A whirlwind adventure unfolds from the moment that lonely Penny Black helps a mysterious furry creature escape from a mouse trap in her uncles post office. Rich in word play, this is a magical and cleverly created world of make-believe * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids on Wishyouwas *
A first-class festive adventure * Daily Express on Wishyouwas *
One of those magical stories that just wraps itself around your heart and gives you a warm glow * Margaret Pemberton, Books for Keeps on Wishyouwas *

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Alexandra Page spent her early childhood being airmailed between England and Zimbabwe and making up stories to entertain her younger sisters and brother. After studying English Literature at University College London, she worked for several years in book production and then in the City, before venturing into writing. Alexandra loves being creative, travelling to far-flung places and swimming in anything bigger than a puddle. She lives in London with her husband and daughter. Penny Neville-Lee studied for a Painting MA at the Royal College of Art. After several years making large oil paintings of gloomy woods in the company of Radio 4 and some studio mice, she had her small son, shifted to the kitchen table and realised there might be something in those doodles after all. Penny is inspired by small people, bright colours, a blank page and newly sharpened pencils. She lives in Manchester with her two children, husband and very adventurous cat.