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Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change in fortunes as he receives an unexpected letter from a strange source and sets off on an unforgettable journey. From a drab room in London, where the rain comfirms the greyness of his life, Stephen travels to a Cornish Valley; remote, exquisitely beautiful and heavy with secrets.
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Reviews
Beguiling ... This well-researched, beautifully illustrated book glistens with original and delightful details.
The Valley of Secrets is an immaculate mystery story, but it is also a masterpiece of the imagination that tackles issues that we should all be thinking about
Breathtaking . . . from the the beauty of Cornwall to the depths of the Amazon basin bringing many surprises along the way.
Conjures up the hidden magic of nature . . . As well as movingly exploring loneliness, foreignness and friendship, the novel is a paean to the powers of storytelling . . . This well-researched, beautifully illustrated book glistens with original and delightful details.
A perfectly paced tale ... full of intrigue
There's much to like about The Valley of Secrets ... Christopher Crump's truly stunning pen and ink illustrations add to the old-fashioned air ... I get a real sense that, buried deep in these pages, is a true children's classic ... this book has that indefinable something
An original and magical book, something special that will stay with you long after you have finished reading ... one of the most captivating novels that you are ever likely to read ... Unforgettable. Here we have a masterpiece that is a privilege to read
Totally absorbing. I loved it.
A must for readers of all ages who wish to be swept along on a tide of imagination mingled with mystery
A book to educate as well as entertain
One of those rare stories which can be enjoyed by both children and adults