Description

It’s 1953, just days from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and Penny Black can’t get into the summer holiday spirit. Not when she’s about to move to Scotland – and away from everything she knows – for good.

But when Wishyouwas plops into the fireplace in a cloud of soot and chaos, with a summons from the Royal Postmistress herself, all of Penny’s plans suddenly go up in smoke.

The intrepid pair are soon on the trail of a mysterious traitor and a potentially deadly plot to halt the coronation. Their investigation will take them across London’s busy streets, high up in the air and deeper into danger than they’ve ever been before …

Publisher Review

An instant classic * Piers Torday on WISHYOUWAS * A lovely and enchanting read. Letters, intrigue, cute furry creatures – nine-year-old me would have turned to this charming book over and over again! * Lesley Parr on WISHYOUWAS * A whirlwind adventure unfolds from the moment that lonely Penny Black helps a mysterious furry creature escape from a mousetrap in her uncle’s post office. Rich in wordplay, this is a magical and cleverly created world of make-believe * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids on WISHYOUWAS * A first-class festive adventure * Daily Express on WISHYOUWAS * One of those magical stories that just wraps itself around your heart and gives you a warm glow * Margaret Pemberton, Books for Keeps on WISHYOUWAS *