A whip-smart observation of the passions and tragedies behind daily life, Eva Ibbotson's Madensky Square is a classic snapshot of Viennese life before WWI, with a new introduction from Laura Wood. Susanna Weber's dress shop stands in the picturesque Madensky Square, a quiet little world of its own, nestled in the heart of glittering pre-war Vienna. As the winter of 1910 unfurls into spring, Susanna starts a journal about life in the Square, about the buildings and their colourful inhabitants. There's Frau Schumacher, with six daughters and a baby on the way, Professor Starsky and his menagerie of sickly reptiles, an aging bookseller, a teenaged Anarchist, and little Sigi - an orphaned child prodigy forced to play the piano all day, every day. And then there's her dear friend Alice, the only person who has noticed the heartbreak that hides beneath Susanna's brisk kindness and brilliant talent . . . Discover more of Eva Ibbotson's sweeping historical romances in Magic Flutes, The Morning Gift, The Secret Countess, A Song for Summer and A Company of Swans, all with brand new introductions.
When Ellen Carr abandons grey, dreary London to become housekeeper at an experimental school in Austria, she soon knows she has found her calling. She never expected the Hallendorf school t…
I had to read this book – even if just for the sole reason that the main character shares my first name! On a more serious note, this book really was a fantastic read. This was a wonderful story about…
I picked this up on a whim on my latest jaunt to the library and I am glad I did. I really enjoyed this book, it was so much fun. It was lik...
'Discovering Eva Ibbotson’s books is one of the nicest things that’s ever happened to me. The most beautiful, delicious, wry read' – Marian Keyes Curl up with a collection of romantic short stories taking you from nineteenth-century Vienna, over the wild moors of Northumberland to the snowy streets of pre-revolutionary St Petersberg. A collection of eighteen romantic short stories from the award-winning and much-loved Eva Ibbotson, A Glove Shop in Vienna will show you the great passions and astute observations of everyday life. Join Great-Uncle Max, torn between his grand and secret love for Susie, the enchanting glove shop assistant, and the devotion of his opera-singing wife. Meet Miss Bennett, drama mistress at the fading Markham Street Primary School, whose search for a baby Jesus for the nativity play yields unexpected and miraculous results. And agonise with Kira, a dancer in Russia's Imperial Ballet school, thrown out onto the streets of St. Petersburg, and found by Edwin, a lonely dreamer. A chocolate-box collection of deliciously romantic, atmospheric and witty stories to lose yourself in this Christmas. 'Eva Ibbotson is such a good writer that her characters break the bonds of the romantic novel' Washington Post
Get to know the life and works of WHICH WITCH? author Eva Ibbotson, whose under-the-radar works range from romance novels to children's books.
Get to know the life and works of WHICH WITCH? author Eva Ibbotson, whose under-the-radar works range from romance novels to children's books.
About the Book Includes an excerpt from: The velvet fox. Book Synopsis Evoking the classic fantasy adventures of Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, this darkly delightful new novel from New York Times best-selling author Catherine Fisher glimmers with winter magic. Orphan Seren Rhys is on her way to a new life at the remote country mansion of Plas-y Fran when she is given a package by a stranger late at night in an empty train station. The package contains a crotchety, mechanical talking crow, which Seren reluctantly brings to her new home. But when she gets there, the happy Christmas she had hoped for turns out to be an illusion--the young son of the house, Tomos, has been missing for almost a year, rumored to have been taken by the fairies. With the Crow's reluctant help and a little winter magic, Seren sets off on a perilous journey to bring Tomos home. An enthralling story of family and belonging set in frost-bound Victorian Wales. Review Quotes A richly atmospheric page-turner--readers will eagerly anticipate the forthcoming sequel.--Kirkus Reviews The terrifically engaging tale combines the old-fashioned charms of a manor-house mystery with elements of classic fantasy, establishing a world rich in details while leaving enough unknown to pique curiosity.--Booklist This quick novel is chock-full of snowy magic perfect for the holidays; fans of detective stories, like Seren herself, will appreciate her aptitude for getting into trouble through her drive to investigate the unknown. After Seren's hard life, she gets a well-deserved, if a little too neatly wrapped, happy ending, but readers will be thrilled to know that this UK import already has a sequel that may soon arrive in the U.S.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Originally published in England and making its U.S., debut, this novel features excellent world-building and an engaging caper with supernatural elements.--School Library Journal About the Author Catherine Fisher is the New York Times best-selling author of Sapphique and Incarceron. An acclaimed novelist and poet, she has written many fantasy books for young people, including the Oracle Prophecies series. In 2011 she was appointed the inaugural Young Person's Laureate for Wales. Catherine Fisher lives in Wales.
One of the most eagerly awaited children's novels of the year, THE DRAGONFLY POOL is the new historical epic from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of JOURNEY TO THE RIVER SEA.
A colourful comprehension workbook based on the novel "Journey to the River Sea" by Eva Ibbotson. Questions on each chapter. Suitable for Grade 5 - 7...
Good day, my friends and fellow bookworms, today I am bringing you my thoughts on the children’s historical-fantasy, The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson, which was published in 2008. This is a…
Two novels from award-winning author Eva Ibbotson are contained in this volume – the story of Agatha, trying to smuggle her yeti family from the Himalaya into England; and that of Hal, determined not to be separated from the dog he’s being caring for. Off-mint. Age 9+
The Rescue of Ravenwood will appeal to budding eco-warriors aged 9-12 and fans of Eva Ibbotson and Lauren St John.
Book Synopsis Evoking the classic fantasy adventures of Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, this darkly delightful new novel from New York Times best-selling author Catherine Fisher glimmers with winter magic. Orphan Seren Rhys is on her way to a new life at the remote country mansion of Plas-y Fran when she is given a package by a stranger late at night in an empty train station. The package contains a crotchety, mechanical talking crow, which Seren reluctantly brings to her new home. But when she gets there, the happy Christmas she had hoped for turns out to be an illusion--the young son of the house, Tomos, has been missing for almost a year, rumored to have been taken by the fairies. With the Crow's reluctant help and a little winter magic, Seren sets off on a perilous journey to bring Tomos home. An enthralling story of family and belonging set in frost-bound Victorian Wales. Review Quotes A richly atmospheric page-turner--readers will eagerly anticipate the forthcoming sequel.--Kirkus Reviews The terrifically engaging tale combines the old-fashioned charms of a manor-house mystery with elements of classic fantasy, establishing a world rich in details while leaving enough unknown to pique curiosity.--Booklist This quick novel is chock-full of snowy magic perfect for the holidays; fans of detective stories, like Seren herself, will appreciate her aptitude for getting into trouble through her drive to investigate the unknown. After Seren's hard life, she gets a well-deserved, if a little too neatly wrapped, happy ending, but readers will be thrilled to know that this UK import already has a sequel that may soon arrive in the U.S.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Originally published in England and making its U.S., debut, this novel features excellent world-building and an engaging caper with supernatural elements.--School Library Journal About the Author Catherine Fisher is the New York Times best-selling author of Sapphique and Incarceron. An acclaimed novelist and poet, she has written many fantasy books for young people, including the Oracle Prophecies series. In 2011 she was appointed the inaugural Young Person's Laureate for Wales. Catherine Fisher lives in Wales.
A Song for Summer is a tale steeped in loss, love, and hope, following the plight of people attempting not only to survive but to love.
A Song for Summer is a tale steeped in loss, love, and hope, following the plight of people attempting not only to survive but to love.
A colourful comprehension workbook based on the novel "Journey to the River Sea" by Eva Ibbotson. Questions on each chapter. Suitable for Grade 5 - 7...
