by Cornelia Funke
Published by Chicken House, Frome, Somerset, 2010
Two orphaned children are running away from their uncle and aunt. They find their way to Venice, and are befriended by a group of street children. A detective has been hired by the Aunt to find them - and so the adventure progresses.
Cornelia Funke is a brilliant story-teller, and this story has to one of her best ones.
Highly recommended for all readers, children and adults.
