The Girl Who Walked On Air: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian: 1 - Softcover

Carroll, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571297161 ISBN 13: 9780571297160

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2014

Synopsis

Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practising her act - tightrope-walking - and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air . . . she just needs to be given the chance to shine.

And the circus needs her too - Wellbeloved's rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper. Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform ... over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus ...

Fans of Frost Hollow Hall will love this epic adventure about following your dreams and becoming a showstopper!

About this title

Review:

An adventure of old-fashioned charm Source: The Sunday Times

Engaging and entertaining Source: Independent on Sunday

With just the right amount of suspense, danger and intrigue and a few near death experiences thrown in for good measure this book will keep you hooked as you let your imagination take flight Source: We Love This Book

I loved this and think that readers who enjoy stories about adventure, friendship, determination and learning never to give up hope will love it too. It would probably be particularly appealing to fans of Eva Ibbotson. Just lovely! Source: The Bookbag

This one ticks all the boxes - Emma Carroll is an author to watch. Source: Books for Keeps

Historical fiction fans will love Emma Carroll's The Girl Who Walked on Air...a brilliant follow up to Frost Hollow Hall. Source: Sunday Express

Filled with thrills, intrigue and learning the value of friendship and determination, this book is perfect for captivating the imagination of a developing reader Source: Mumsnet

Book Description:

From the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure fiction for ages 9-11

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0571297161
• ISBN 13: 9780571297160
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336