The Curse of Madame Petrova
Marjolijn Hof, Annette Fienieg (illustrator), translated by Bill Nagelkerke
We’re in Holland in an earlier century. Brother and sister Janis and Silke are on the run from the cousins who have taken over their family home. Just as they think the future is looking more secure, they find themselves in debt with interest piled on interest. Can they trust anyone, and what does the curse of Madame Petrova mean for them? Soon they have to come to terms with the power of a few words to upend everything they think they know. Award-winning novel for tweens and young teens.
Ages 10-14
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