Stanfords Children’s Book of the Month for August 2022 is The Accidental Stowaway by Judith Eagle.
By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling – Patch finds adventure on every deck of the ‘floating palace’ she accidentally stows away on.
Liverpool, 1910.
When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn’t planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.
Luckily, Patch’s unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard. But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and there’s a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .
Top quality historical fiction at its finest. An extraordinary voice in middle-grade – perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Emma Carroll and Lauren St John.
Judith’s writing has it all! A cracking plot, delightful dialogue and characters you can’t help but fall in love with.
With gorgeous chapter head illustrations by Kim Geyer.
For ages 9+.
Published by Faber and Faber.
Author Biography
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 and is the author of The Secret Starling and The Pear Affair.
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 being taken for walks by her puppy, Dusty. She also illustrated The Secret Starling and The Pear Affair.
The Accidental Stowaway is available now for £7.99.
Watch Judith Eagle introduce The Accidental Stowaway: