Overview

This is Clara’s favourite place in the whole world. Here, Clara can settle down and get lost in one of the many books, joke around with Gustaf the rhyming cat, and get advice from Mr King the talking mirror. Not only does Mrs Owl love to give out chocolate cake, she also has a book tip for every mood. But when an antiques dealer claims the mirror is actually his and tries to take it back, Mrs Owl is distraught. Clara and her new friends must find a way to save the bookshop – and Mr King.

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'A lovely mixture of friends and family and more than a touch of magic.' * Kirkus * 'This is the kind of book that you get really hooked into and can't put down... I am 11 years old and actually don't like reading that much, but I really enjoyed this book.' * Loretta, aged 11 * '10 out of 10! It's funny and has a great plot.' * Sylvie, aged 8 * 'What's not to love when there's a rhyming cat, a talking mirror, and an ageless bookstore owner?' * Catholic Library World * 'This is a delightful story of best friends, new friends and a magical book shop... It has all the elements of a perfect story. Well developed characters, funny moments, endearing moments and times when it all looked sad. I love a happy ending though so was pleased the sadness was short-lived.' * Erin H., Librarian * '[A] really fun tale of two young girls trying to preserve their friendship.' * Catherine H., NetGalley reviewer * 'Such a cute and magical middle grade story. Loved it.' * NetGalley Reviewer * 'A feel-good mixture of a read that leaves you wanting more.' * Stiftung Lesen *

'This is the kind of book that you get really hooked into and can't put down... I am 11 years old and actually don't like reading that much, but I really enjoyed this book.' * Loretta, aged 11 * '10 out of 10! It's funny and has a great plot.' * Sylvie (aged 8) * 'What's not to love when there's a rhyming cat, a talking mirror, and an ageless bookstore owner?' * Catholic Library World * 'This is a delightful story of best friends, new friends and a magical book shop... It has all the elements of a perfect story. Well developed characters, funny moments, endearing moments and times when it all looked sad. I love a happy ending though so was pleased the sadness was short-lived.' * Erin H., Librarian * '[A] really fun tale of two young girls trying to preserve their friendship.' * Catherine H., NetGalley reviewer * 'Such a cute and magical middle grade story. Loved it.' * NetGalley Reviewer * 'A feel-good mixture of a read that leaves you wanting more.' * Stiftung Lesen *

'This is a delightful story of best friends, new friends and a magical book shop... It has all the elements of a perfect story. Well developed characters, funny moments, endearing moments and times when it all looked sad. I love a happy ending though so was pleased the sadness was short-lived.' * Erin H., Librarian * '[A] really fun tale of two young girls trying to preserve their friendship.' * Catherine H., NetGalley reviewer * 'Such a cute and magical middle grade story. Loved it.' * NetGalley Reviewer * 'A feel-good mixture of a read that leaves you wanting more.' * Stiftung Lesen *

'A feel-good mixture of a read that leaves you wanting more.' * <i>Stiftung Lesen</i> *

Author Information

Katja Frixe was born in 1979 in Wolfenbu¨ttel and studied education in Braunschweig. She spent several years working as a reader for various children’s and YA publishers, before becoming a freelance author and translator in 2013. Today she lives with her husband and twin daughters near Braunschweig. Illustrated by Florentine Prechtel.

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