The Tale of Truthwater Lake von Carroll, Emma

The story of a struggle to survive in the face of natural calamity, superstition and witch-hunting. The ninth novel from the author hailed by "BookTrust" as 'Queen of Historical Fiction'. von Carroll, Emma

Magpie witnesses a strange spectacle above the streets of Paris: a boy suspended in the air. It ends in disaster - even so, Magpie is enthralled by the idea of flying. But others, too, are determined to discover Montgolfier's secrets von...

'You're telling me there are fairies in this wood?' When Alice's brother gets a longed-for chance for a heart transplant, Alice is suddenly bundled off to her estranged grandmother's house. There's nothing good about staying with Nell,...

In 1922, the discovery of a pharaoh's tomb makes for compelling news for London thirteen-year-old Lilian, but when Lilian's own grandfather becomes drawn into the web of secrets around an Egyptologist's subsequent disappearance, Lilian...

An exploration of the resilience and inventiveness exhibited by children in adverse circumstances, set during the Second World War. Introduces new characters alongside some familiar settings from Emma Carroll's work, taking on the same...

An enchanting historical adventure from the author of "Frost Hollow Hall". Louie, abandoned at the travelling circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper' tightrope walker. For fans of "The Penderwicks". Ages: 9+. von Carroll, Emma

In Darkling Wood von Carroll, Emma

An evocative wartime drama from the author of "Frost Hollow Hall, In Darkling Wood" and many others. 12-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast to live with a lighthouse keeper. Ages: 9+ von...

The Week at World's End von Carroll, Emma

An enthralling debut about love and forgiveness, full of charm and mystery. When Tilly is dared to go ice skating at the foreboding and supposedly haunted Frost Hollow Hall she knows she can't refuse, even if she is terrified. But Tilly...

The Tale of Truthwater Lake von Carroll, Emma