The Secret Starling

"Ballet intrigue and a neglected manor in the wild Yorkshire moors take center stage in a tale of who am I and whodunit." --Kirkus Reviews

Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery that will lead to London's glittering Royal Opera House and the unraveling of twisted Starling family secrets of poison, passion, and murder. Diabolical villains, plucky orphans, and glamorous ballet stars populate this absorbing adventure with a classic feel.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books Us
Published: 12/10/2024
ISBN: 9781536230307
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.81lbs
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 511787 / Secret Starling
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 7