Clara has lived a life of solitude, home schooled under her mean uncle's strict regime . . . until now! The day that Uncle abandons Clara, leaving her with nothing but a wedge of 'guilt money' and a half empty, crumbling manor house, she is determined to do things her way for a change. And when streetwise Peter turns up, with his rescue cat and a surprising array of knowledge, she is sure that between them they have everything they need to survive. But the house is to be sold . . . and Uncle has lied to Clara . . . and nothing, NOTHING is as it seems.

 

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Faber & Faber .

Kim Geyer was born in London and studied at Loughborough College of Art. Her artwork has been exhibited at Bankside and the V&A, as well as The Affordable Art Fair and other small venues. This is her first picure book and is based on the true story of her daughter and their puppy Lolly. Judith Eagle's career thus far has included stints as a stylist, fashion editor and features writer. She currently works in two secondary schools as a librarian and library assistant. Kim Geyer studied textile design before taking up children's book illustration. She lives in London with lots of pets and kids - her biggest inspiration. Kim loves ice-cream and sherbert dibdabs and being taken for walks by her puppy, Dusty.