HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2008Amelia Dee lives in the green house on Marburg Street, where a rare bronze lamp hangs outside her bedroom door. No one knows where it came from or how it got there. Only she, Amelia thinks, knows the secret that the lamp contains. Bu she's wrong.When Mr Vishwanath introduces Amelia to the Princess Parvin Kha-Douri, the puzzle of the lamp becomes even deeper. Where has the princess seen it before? Why is she so bitter and angry? And most importantly, what should Amelia do about it?In solving the mystery, Amelia risks revealing a secret of her own.Odo Hirsch is at his enchanting best in this funny, poignant story full of memorable characters and resonant ideas. Fans of Antonio S and Hazel Green will love Amelia Dee.'I have only 6 words for this book: Best book I have ever read!' - Inez, 12

 

This book was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Allen & Unwin .

Odo Hirsch grew up in Melbourne and now lives in London. He is a doctor and a writer of adult fiction. This is his first book for children.