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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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- Released
- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joanna Quinn
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9780593321706
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Historical Fiction, Relationships, Wars, World War II, 20th century, Gifts for women, England, Literary Fiction, Sagas, Interwar Period
- First published
- 2022
- Original title
- The Whalebone Theatre
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- 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.