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| Title | : | The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal Adventures #1) |
| Author | : | Julia Golding |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 421 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2006 by Egmont Books (UK) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Mystery. Young Adult. Adventure. Fiction. Childrens |
Julia Golding
Hardcover | Pages: 421 pages Rating: 4.04 | 3655 Users | 314 Reviews
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Set in 1790's Covent Garden this book whisks you back to a bygone era, and to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bare-knuckle boxers, three enemies, and four hundred and thirty-eight rioters.It is the tale of Cat Royal, an orphan, four foot four with long red hair and not a penny to call her own. She lives in the Theater Royal on Drury Lane, a place filled with dramatic characters, theatrical spectacles, and now, a secret treasure--which Cat has been asked to protect. Her new friend Pedro, a former slave and gifted violinist, is eager to help, and so is the theater prompter, Jonathan, who is hiding secrets of his own. But when the ruthless gang leader Billy Shepherd learns about the treasure, Cat thinks she's going to lose it for sure. She still doesn't know what the treasure is, so how can she keep it safe from Billy and his gang? Follow Cat into the streets of London, as she faces danger and adventure, racing to be the first to discover the diamond of Drury Lane!
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| Original Title: | The Diamond of Drury Lane |
| ISBN: | 1405221496 (ISBN13: 9781405221498) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Cat Royal Adventures #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2007), Costa Book Award Nominee for Children's Book (2006), Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 9–11 years (2006), Waterstones Children's Book Prize |
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Ratings: 4.04 From 3655 Users | 314 ReviewsWrite-Up About Books The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal Adventures #1)
Young Cat Royal has lived in the Royal Theatre ever since she was found abandoned on its doorstep, and acts as the theatre's "Jill of all trades" and mascot, although she has ambitions to become a writer of fiction and plays. When Cat accidentally discovers (well, she WAS evesdropping...) that the theatre's owner, Mr. Sheridan, is hiding a treasure somewhere in the theatre, she knows she must guard the secret closely. But of course, she can't resist conducting her own search for the treasure,The Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal, #1), 2006, Julia GoldingThe Diamond of Drury Lane is a children's historical novel by Julia Golding which won the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award and the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize in 2006. Abstract: MYSTERY, TREASURE, AND A LIFE ON THE STAGE. The first episode of the adventures of Cat Royal is a big, fat juicy read. Shes Cat Royal four foot four, with long red hair, green eyes and not a penny she can call her own. But she does know a secret
middle school & upCat Royal adventures #1Catherine called Cat has spent her entire life backstage at the Royal Theatre in Drury Lane. One day she overhears the theatre manager discussing the protection of a diamond to be hidden in the theatre. Cat feels great loyalty to the manager for taking her in as an infant and decides to find the diamond so she can help protect it. She also makes a few new friends: Pedro, a young ex-slave who is a gifted musician, Johnny, the new prompter, and Francis
I got this book in a bookbox and I did not know what to think of it when I unpacked it. I picked it up anyway, when I wanted something light to read, and it turned out to be surprisingly fun, an adventure story set in a theatre and in historical London, both settings I can really appreciate. The story was fun too, just like the characters, so I really enjoyed it. I might pick up some of the other parts of the series too now...
Julia Golding is pure genius. I love this series-couldn't put it down and read every single book consecutively over a couple of days! I can't believe my brother got to meet her and he didn't even know who she was! I think it would be incredible to meet her <3
I like how this book has very interesting words that keep you wanting to read more. At the start of the book, it was very slow and nothing was happening and there were also no descriptions about the characters. It finally started to get interesting when it was in the middle and to the end, there was a lot of drama and you finally got to know a little bit about the characters, but not what they looked like. I rated this book 3 stars because 1. Mystery is not my favourite genre and 2. I did not
The Diamond of Drury Lane by Julia GoldingRoaring Book Press, 2006419 pagesYA; Historical4/5 starsSource: LibraryRead for YA Book Battle and also because the sequels looked really intriguing.Cat Royal is an orphan living in the Theater Royal in 1790 London. She has been unofficially adopted by the theater folk and has lived there as long as she can remember. Living among the actors, writers, and designers as well as the gangs that control the seedier sections of town is a not too bad existence.
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