An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up - from bestselling author, Holly Webb.
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An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up - from bestselling author, Holly Webb.
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An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up - from bestselling author, Holly Webb.
Mariana lives with her family on the Venetian island of Murano - famed for its artists who create masterpieces from glass. But when Mariana's little sister, Eliza, dies their father decides to use his glassmaking skill - and a dash of magic - to create a girl of glass in Eliza's image. The remarkable glass doll, who sings, dances and talks, draws attention wherever she goes, and soon Mariana is famous for having the magical glass sister. But as the glass girl takes on more and more of Eliza's personality, Mariana begins to suspect that there is more than just magic at play. Could the girl of glass be her sister's ghost made real? The Magical Venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories. The series includes: The Water Horse, The Mermaid's Sister, The Maskmasker's Daughter, and The Girl of Glass. Discover more by Holly Webb with her Rose and Lily series - also filled with magical adventures.About the Author
Holly Webb lives with her husband, three children and several cats. She started writing while working as a children's books editor. She has written over a hundred books which have sold millions of copies. Holly now writes full time and lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire.
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Mariana has grown up surrounded by the beauty and magic of glassmaking. But when her younger sister Eliza dies, and her father makes a girl of glass in Eliza's image, it is unlike anything she has ever seen. For this glass doll sings, dances, talks - and even shares Eliza's memories. As the glass girl takes on more and more of Eliza's personality, Mariana begins to suspect that there is more than just magic at play. Could the girl of glass be her sister's ghost made real? Discover the world of Magical Venice from the bestselling author, Holly Webb.
An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up - from bestselling author, Holly Webb.Mariana lives with her family on the Venetian island of Murano - famed for its artists who create masterpieces from glass. But when Mariana's little sister, Eliza, dies their father decides to use his glassmaking skill - and a dash of magic - to create a girl of glass in Eliza's image.The remarkable glass doll, who sings, dances and talks, draws attention wherever she goes, and soon Mariana is famous for having the magical glass sister. But as the glass girl takes on more and more of Eliza's personality, Mariana begins to suspect that there is more than just magic at play. Could the girl of glass be her sister's ghost made real? The Magical Venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories. The series includes: The Water Horse , The Mermaid's Sister , T he Maskmasker's Daughter , and The Girl of Glass . Discover more by Holly Webb with her Rose and Lily series - also filled with magical adventures.
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