Sylvia Bishop – författare

This story is about a little girl named Property Jones,so-called because she was left in the lost property cupboard ofa bookshop when she was five years old. Property loves living in the bookshop, but she has a whopper ofa secret ... she can't actually read!So Property doesn't see the newspaper article announcing the chanceto win the Montgomery Book Emporium, the biggest andmost magnificent bookshop in the world! When her family win the competition, Property finds herself movingto the Emporium, a magical place filled with floor upon floorof books and a very bad-tempered cat.But all is not at it seems at the Emporium andsoon Property Jones finds herself in a whole heap of trouble.

Full of heart, drama and beauty, this sweeping fantasy inspired by ancient folklore will draw you into a secret world within Britain’s waterways.'This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. A classic in the making’ KATYA BALEN‘I loved this book so much. It feels like a contemporary classic’ ALICE WINN‘Bishop’s writing transforms Britain into a magical network of rivers, channels and lochs that will fill you with wonder’ ANN SEI LINKelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater – and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermen’s Lore. Now the rivers of England are growing sick: monstrous creatures are awakening and a fierce torrent of blame falls upon Kelda’s family. When betrayal comes, the sisters escape on a desperate journey upstream. Joining forces with a mysterious boy, Kelda discovers the darkest depths of her kind’s secret history. But to save both her sister and the very life of Britain’s waterways, Kelda will have to make a sacrifice – one that will change her life forever.Cover art by Thy Bui

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can't go down there any more - the path is too steep and overgrown for him to manage. Instead Grandpa tells Roo the stories behind the many objects that fill his house. All of Grandpa's stories feature the cove and Roo realizes that now, even though they're so close to the sea, Grandpa is cut off from it. Is there anything she can do to bring Grandpa to the place he loves the most?An inspiring tale about the importance of sharing stories, by Sylvia Bishop, the author of ERICA'S ELEPHANT and THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can't go down there any more - the path is too steep and overgrown for him to manage. Instead Grandpa tells Roo the stories behind the many objects that fill his house. All of Grandpa's stories feature the cove and Roo realizes that now, even though they're so close to the sea, Grandpa is cut off from it. Is there anything she can do to bring Grandpa to the place he loves the most?An inspiring tale about the importance of sharing stories, by Sylvia Bishop, the author of ERICA'S ELEPHANT and THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.

The first book in a heartwarming and timeless new series with a brave and spirited heroine, from the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.Betsy Bow-Linnet is determined to become a world famous concert pianist like her parents. There's just one problem: no matter how hard she practises she doesn't share their musical talents. So when a mysterious letter arrives from a woman claiming to know of an unusual Method that will make Betsy's playing 'stupendous', Betsy jumps at the chance. There's just one condition: she must keep the Method a secret.But it isn't just one secret - it's forty-four tiny secrets in the shape of a boxful of pygmy mice! Betsy is mystified - how are they going to help her play the piano and - more importantly - how on earth can she keep them all a secret?Gorgeously illustrated in two-colour, this is a warm, funny and pitch-perfect story about the true nature of family love and finding your real talents in the most unexpected of places. Perfect for fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.

Join brave and spirited heroine Betsy and her forty-four tiny mice in a thrilling new adventure.When Fry's Circus of Wonders pitches its tent opposite Betsy's house, Betsy feels a strange sense of longing. But Grandad can't even bear to look at it - it stirs up too many painful memories of Grandma's days as a circus performer. As her parents rally round Grandad, Betsy slips away to see the show. But Betsy isn't the only one enjoying the spectacle - her forty-four mice have escaped and seem intent on joining in! As the mice gatecrash the magic act, disaster strikes and Betsy finds herself facing up to the odious ringmaster with a lot of explaining to do.Beautifully illustrated in two-colour, this is the second adventure for Besty and her forty-four mice, from the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL. For fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.

Join brave and spirited heroine Betsy and her forty-four tiny mice in a charming new adventure.Betsy is delighted that her father is opening a bakery. And when the Taster of Fine Foods for the Queen asks him to cater for a Royal Gala, it seems like the icing on the cake - until they discover just how many cakes are needed. The whole family pitches in to help but as the day of the gala dawns Betsy knows the only way they'll get the job done is with a little help from her forty-four mice. Just as long as she can keep them away from prying eyes.From the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL. Beautifully illustrated in two-colour, Betsy's adventures are perfect for fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.

Full of heart, drama and beauty, this sweeping fantasy inspired by ancient folklore will draw you into a secret world within Britain’s waterways.'This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. A classic in the making’ KATYA BALEN‘I loved this book so much. It feels like a contemporary classic’ ALICE WINN‘Bishop’s writing transforms Britain into a magical network of rivers, channels and lochs that will fill you with wonder’ ANN SEI LINKelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater – and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermen’s Lore. Now the rivers of England are growing sick: monstrous creatures are awakening and a fierce torrent of blame falls upon Kelda’s family. When betrayal comes, the sisters escape on a desperate journey upstream. Joining forces with a mysterious boy, Kelda discovers the darkest depths of her kind’s secret history. But to save both her sister and the very life of Britain’s waterways, Kelda will have to make a sacrifice – one that will change her life forever.Cover art by Thy Bui

The beautiful, immersive sequel to the acclaimed fantasy, On Silver Tides.'An entirely enchanting adventure for readers of all ages. A future classic!' - Alice WinnDylan was born with two spirits: human and monster. When he and his family dive underwater, they become wyrms, enormous guardians of the seas. Yet Dylan hates his second spirit, and fears he will hurt innocent people.With his family away on a mission to quell a rising danger in the ocean, Dylan takes his chance to change himself for good and feeds his second self to a spirit eater. But things go awry, and Dylan is left half-changed, with the creature ever on his tail. Worse, his family need his help. Dylan must set sail to save them, deciding as he goes who he can trust – and ultimately choose what he truly wishes to be.Cover art by Thy Bui

Ein warmherziges Familienabenteuer in der magischen Welt der BücherProperty ist ein ganz besonderes Mädchen: Sie lebt in einem Buchladen. Als Kind wurde sie dort bei den Fundsachen entdeckt, und so wächst sie mitten unter Büchern bei Ladenbesitzerin Netty und deren Sohn Michael auf.Eines Tages gewinnt die Familie den tollsten Buchladen der Welt, Montgomerys Bücherparadies. Doch der Laden birgt ein Geheimnis, und nur Property kann der Sache auf die Spur kommen – denn niemand kennt sich so gut mit Büchern aus wie sie. Mit dem grummeligen Kater Gunther auf der Schulter (und manchmal auf dem Kopf) stürzt sie sich in ein turbulentes Abenteuer …Phantasievoll, liebenswert, lustig, spannend – ein Buchabenteuer für alle, die am liebsten im Lesesessel versinken oder heimlich unter der Bettdecke schmökernMit farbigem Vorsatzpapier und zauberhaften Illustrationen von Mila Marquis