Withering-by-Sea
Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell is a Victorian middle grade novel published by Simon and Schuster on March 8, 2016. This 272-page book follows eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery, who endures a dreary existence with her three aunts at the Hotel Majestic, located high above the gloomy town of Withering-by-Sea. Stella yearns for adventure beyond her mundane life, and her wish is soon granted when she witnesses something she shouldn’t have, thrusting her into a thrilling escapade.
Readers will find Stella navigating a world filled with action and adventure as she attempts to outsmart the sinister Professor Stark and his thugs. With the assistance of a mysterious maestro, his musical cats, and a spirited girl named Gert, Stella embarks on a quest that intertwines elements of fantasy and mystery. This edition presents a unique blend of family dynamics and the challenges faced by orphans, making it a captivating read for those interested in juvenile fiction and historical narratives.
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A stalwart orphan sets out on a spine-tingling adventure in this wildly imaginative and darkly funny Victorian middle grade novel.
High on a cliff above the gloomy Victorian town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful aunts. Stella dreams of adventuring on the Amazon—or anyplace, really, as long as it isn’t this dreary town where nothing ever happens.
Then one night Stella sees something she shouldn’t have. Soon she finds herself on the run from terrifying Professor Stark and his gang of thugs. But how can one young girl outwit an evil magician, much less rescue his poor, mistreated assistant?
With the help of a mysterious maestro, his musical cats, and a lively girl named Gert, Stella Montgomery sets out to do just that.
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