'A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air.' Hilary McKay
'Absolutely adored it!' Emma Carroll
By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.
Liverpool, 1910
When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, RMS Glorious, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable might catch her: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway.
Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard.
But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York . . .
With gorgeous chapter head illustrations by Kim Geyer.
'Sucked me in like a whirlpool.' Clare Povey
'A page-turning adventure.' Nicola Penfold
'An engaging historical adventure.' The Bookseller
'Full of adventure and fun.' The Book Bag
'Exciting, funny and full of warmth.' LoveReading4Kids
'Exquisite storytelling.' Jo Clarke, BookLoverJo
'A gem of a book.' Kevin Cobane, VIP Reading
Review
Full of adventure and fun - The Book Bag
A rollicking, salty, breath of fresh air. Gorgeous period detail. Great friendships. I feel like I've been on an adventure. - Hilary McKay
Absolutely adored it! Pacy, witty, with more ups & downs than a mid Atlantic swell. - Emma Carroll
The Accidental Stowaway by Judith Eagle sucked me in like a whirlpool . . . I love Patch, her fearlessness and itchy feet. - Clare Povey
A voyage to NYC and a page-turning adventure, brimming with sea spray, spirit & wanderlust. An all round joy to read. - Nicola Penfold
An engaging historical adventure. - The Bookseller
Exciting, funny and full of warmth this is a great adventure story cleverly shaped by the special features of being on a big sea crossing. - LoveReading4Kids
Exquisite storytelling, sublime characterisation and the most intriguing setting brought to life with rich and vivid descriptions.' - Jo Clarke, BookLoverJo
A brilliantly written and illustrated mystery that completely captivated me. Full of intrigue and with themes of friendship, family, belonging, love, trust and loyalty this is a gem of a book and is storytelling at its best. - Kevin Cobane, VIP Reading
Book Description
By the celebrated author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling - Patch finds adventure on every deck of the 'floating palace' she accidentally stows away on.
About the Author
Judith Eagle's career thus far has included stints as a stylist, fashion editor and features writer. She currently works in two secondary schools as a librarian and library assistant.
Kim Geyer studied textile design before taking up children's book illustration. She lives in London with lots of pets and kids - her biggest inspiration. Kim loves ice-cream and being taken for walks by her puppy, Dusty.