The Curio Collectors
By (Author) Eloise Williams
Illustrated by Anna Shepeta
HarperCollins Publishers
Barrington Stoke Ltd
13th June 2023
2nd March 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
823.92
Paperback
104
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 12mm
180g
Kitty and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios.Always on the lookout for new wonders, Kitty is tricked into buying a worthless bag of rubbish. But hiddenwithin is a special piece of scrimshaw. A young woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy thescrimshaw, hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother. But someone else also wants to
get his hands on the scrimshaw and ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors helpthe truth come to light
"The Curio Collectors brings the thrill of discovery to life on the page with a historical mystery that will engage readers right from the start ... Eloise Williams is a gifted storyteller, creating characters who quickly become like friends. In this action-packed tale, Tom and Lil model courage, determination and kindness." -- Scope for Imagination, Blog
"Such a sweet and satisfying historical adventure, with gorgeous writing (particularly about nature) and GLORIOUS illustrations"
-- Karen McCombie"A perfectly formed tale full of intrigue and adventure. We really enjoyed immersing ourselves in this Victorian story, and particularly loved the characters." -- Family Bookworms, blog
"Eloise Williams sets hearts pounding with a gripping historical adventure starring a cast of intriguing characters and a plotline brimming with twists and turns"
-- Lancashire PostEloise Williams is an award-winning Welsh children's writer. Having trained in theatre, she worked as an actress for a decade before completing a degree in Creative and Media Writing at Swansea University. She has since published several books for young people, including Gaslight and Seaglass. She is the inaugural Children's Laureate Wales 2019-2021.