Clara is abandoned by her uncle when he absconds from the giant manor they had occupied together, but then an interfering adult arrives with news that the house will now be sold. Can the mysterious ballet shoe preserve Clara and he friend Peter's free and childlike world? A quirky mystery adventure for fans of Katherine Rundell Our debut of the year! Abandoned children running wild, evil child catchers, cunning cats and mysterious ballet shoes abound in this incredible first novel.
