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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Cristabel Seagrave, a resourceful orphan who transforms a whale's skeleton into a theater, igniting her imagination and sense of agency. As she matures, Cristabel and her brother Digby become secret agents in Nazi-Occupied France, navigating the perils of their missions while facing the challenges of family dynamics. Rich with themes of love, bravery, and self-discovery, this enchanting debut blends humor and poignancy in a tale of adventure and resilience.
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The Whalebone Theatre, Joanna Quinn
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Whalebone Theatre
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joanna Quinn
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0241994144
- ISBN13
- 9780241994146
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Cristabel Seagrave, a resourceful orphan who transforms a whale's skeleton into a theater, igniting her imagination and sense of agency. As she matures, Cristabel and her brother Digby become secret agents in Nazi-Occupied France, navigating the perils of their missions while facing the challenges of family dynamics. Rich with themes of love, bravery, and self-discovery, this enchanting debut blends humor and poignancy in a tale of adventure and resilience.