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The Girl Who Walked on Air

By: Emma Carroll
Narrated by: Victoria Fox
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About this listen

Abandoned at Chipchase’s Travelling Circus as a baby, Louie dreams of becoming a showstopper, a tightrope walker--The Girl Who Walked on Air--she just needs to be given a chance. And the circus needs her, too--Wellbeloved’s rival show is stealing their crowds.

Reluctantly Mr. Chipchase lets Louie perform. She is a sensation and gets an offer from the sinister Mr. Wellbeloved to perform...over Niagara Falls.

Soon Louie’s bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus....

©2015 Emma Carroll (P)2015 Oakhill Publishing Chapter Books & Readers Fiction Literature & Fiction

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Critic reviews

"An adventure of old-fashioned charm." ( The Sunday Times)
"Engaging and entertaining." ( Independent on Sunday)
"With just the right amount of suspense, danger and intrigue and a few near death experiences thrown in for good measure this book will keep you hooked as you let your imagination take flight." ( We Love This Book)
"This one ticks all the boxes--Emma Carroll is an author to watch." ( Books for Keeps)
"Historical fiction fans will love Emma Carroll's The Girl Who Walked on Air...a brilliant follow up to Frost Hollow Hall." ( Sunday Express)
"Filled with thrills, intrigue and learning the value of friendship and determination, this book is perfect for captivating the imagination of a developing reader." ( Mumsnet)
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This book is the best book that my daughter has ever listened to, Thank you!

Brilliant book

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Loved it so one of my fav book I love torpedoes so so so much

I don't know what this is

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Overall this is a sweet tale. A girl abandoned by her mother, dreaming of being a showstopper always coming up against naysayers until unexpectedly she has her chance.
Lots of adventures and many anxieties follow.
Louie is too irritating and too naive for credibility given her upbringing. Certainly there are inconsistencies and contradictions. But she is a fairly strong centre around which the story flows.
For me the ending lets this book down but I'll say no more to avoid spoilers.
Having said that it is a pleasant listen and a reminder that we all have dreams but they usually come with obstacles.

A sweet coming of age story

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I just loved it. I was listening to it last night but I couldn't get to sleep it was so exciting!

The only thing is that the characters weren't quite as I had imagined them in my head.

Sensational.

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A fantastic story read with such interest and expression. A great plot with many twists and turns. A showstopping story that will warm your heart.

Gripping adventure for any age

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I enjoyed every minute of this story. With its twists and turns i was fascinated as the main character unfolded on every page. The story made a welcome change of content and story plot. No magic: waving of wands, but a human story with insight and intelligence
Bought for my granddaughter but listened to by me, and then onto my granddaughter who also lived it too.

A great read

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My 10 year old daughter and I loved listening to this wonderful book. She said it is the best book she's ever read and that it is thrilling and exciting but full of magic at the same time! My son joined in half way through and was also hooked. It is a lovely empowering story and one I'd highly recommend!

beautiful story and so well read

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Superb! Gripping and full of sparkle. I loved every last drop. Also the narrator was excellent! She really brought it to life. Thank you audible!

Amazing.

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An original price of writing, that captures they imagination of the reader. Written in the perspective of a young girl who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.
A thrilling and Enjoyable read. With a spectacular ending and a brilliant story line. I would highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys Excitement, originality , twists and being lost in a story for hours on end.

Extraordinary

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I LOVED IT! ITS JUST WHAT YOU EXPECT TO FIND IN A GOOD BOOK!!! I love Loui's peronality!

this book was amazing!!

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