Jacqueline Harvey combina magistralmente su experiencia en educación con su amor por las buenas historias, creando novelas cautivadoras para lectores jóvenes. Sus obras, incluidas las series Alice-Miranda y Clementine Rose, se centran en las aventuras de jóvenes heroínas que guían a los lectores a través de mundos repletos de optimismo, determinación y alegría. Harvey aporta una voz única a sus narrativas, reflejando una comprensión de la perspectiva y el mundo infantil, lo que resuena profundamente en una amplia gama de audiencias jóvenes.
The story follows Clementine Rose, a charming girl born in an unconventional setting—a mini-van among dinner rolls. Living in the quirky town of Penberthy Floss, she resides in a large, ramshackle house with her mother, Lady Clarissa, their butler Digby Pertwhistle, and her adorable teacup pig, Lavender. This whimsical tale explores their adventures and the unique dynamics of their unconventional family life.
Clementine Rose was delivered not in the usual way, at a hospital, but in the back of a mini-van, in a basket of dinner rolls. So begins the story of a lovely little girl who lives in Penberthy Floss in a large ramshackle house with her mother, Lady Clarissa, Digby Pertwhistle the butler and a very sweet teacup pig called Lavender. Join Clementine Rose and Lavender in the fifth and final collection of this beloved series, for three times the fun! This collection contains Clementine Rose and the Wedding Wobbles, Clementine Rose and the Bake-Off Dilemma and Clementine Rose and the Best News Yet.
Clementine Rose is off to the seaside! She makes a new friend as soon as she arrives: Freddy, who takes her exploring in the beach caves, where they discover an exciting, wonderful secret. But then Clemmie's tiny teacup pig, Lavender, escapes during a storm - and it's all hands on deck to bring her home safe and sound.
When an earthquake causes a breach at a super-secret Pharos prison, Kensy and Max must join an urgent assignment to Queenstown, New Zealand. Time is of the essence - the escaped prisoners are two highly dangerous men out for revenge against both Pharos and the Spencer family. The twins head into the wilderness in pursuit. But the mountains are dangerous, and instability brought on by the earthquake is only making things worse. Meanwhile, strange things are happening back in London as one Pharos agent is attacked and another disappears. It will take all of Kensy and Max's hard-earned skills to come out of this mission alive - but what will be waiting for them when they do?
After a tumultuous school term, a family holiday with sunshine, sleep-ins and Portuguese tarts is just what Kensy and Max need. And Granny Cordelia is adamant- there are to be no investigations while on vacation. But when strange incidents start piling up, the twins are torn between their loyalty and their nose for adventure. As all leads point to the annual E-Prix championship, Kensy and Max find themselves drawn into the middle of a menacing plot. High-powered sports cars are not the only dangers on the streets of Sintra. Someone wants Wolf Motors and the Formula E car race to go up in smoke, and they won't let anything - or anyone - get in their way.
Clementine Rose can't believe her luck. Her new neighbours have three children for her to play with and the children's mother has promised to give ballet lessons! Clemmie can't wait to put on a tutu and learn to dance. When something terrible happens to the local hall, the ballet lessons are put on hold.
Clementine Rose is so excited! There's going to be a wedding at Penberthy House. But amid the excitement, Uncle Digby falls ill, an invitation goes astray and, to everyone's horror, mean Aunt Violet is left in charge . . . The beautifully wrapped wedding gifts give Clementine a great idea, but will she find the perfect present in time?
Her ballet lessons have finally begun, and Clementine's class has been invited to dance at the village hall. There's lots to learn, and Clemmie is eager to get onstage and twirl with her friends! But on the day of the big ballet performance, disaster strikes! Will Clementine find a way for the show to go on?
Clementine Rose has to say goodbye. Her friends, Sophie and Jules, are moving back to France. While she is sad to see them go, Sophie has promised they will return. Plus, Clementine will now have an overseas pen pal! At school and home, things are also changing. There's a new girl in Clementine's class who looks set to cause trouble. And at Penberthy House, Drew and Will have become such frequent visitors that Clementine begins to wonder whether a very special promise is about to be made.
Clementine Rose is fizzing with excitement. Her mother’s marriage to Drew is just around the corner and she can’t wait to be a flower girl! Preparations for the special occasion are well underway at Penberthy House and it seems that even grumpy Aunt Violet has caught the wedding fever. But with the appearance of Sebastian Smote, wedding planner extraordinaire, Aunt Violet’s festive spirit soon turns a bit feisty. Add to that an unexpected letter and a very curious house guest, and plans begin to unravel. Could the big day turn into a big disaster? Clementine will need to be on her toes as love creates chaos every step of the way.