{"product_id":"orla-and-the-serpents-curse-9781406388480","title":"Orla and the Serpents Curse","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA spooky and darkly comic adventure set in Cornwall  Famous Five with a twist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrla thought she was in for a relaxing family holiday, but when she finds a mysterious glowing necklace in the woods, it turns out there is a slight possibility she may have uncovered an ancient curse. After meeting a coven of old ladies, it becomes clear that Orla''s arrival in Poldevel is no longer a coincidence. She''s the only one who can solve this mystery, and she'll need help from the only other member of the family with good instincts  Dave the dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was a real treat to get lost in this sprawling adventure full of magic, pirates, witches and a most heroic Jack Russell. \u003ci\u003eOrla and the Serpent’s Curse\u003c\/i\u003e is packed full of adventure, mystery, humour and thrills… All shot through with lots of wonderful witchy magic - this is rich storytelling  sure to appeal to fans of Catherine  Doyle’s magical Storm Keepers series or Robin Stevens’ brilliant mysteries.” * James Nicol *\u003cbr\u003e“A rollicking adventure of witches and pellers and pirates and betrayal all set in a vividly painted Cornwall rich with language and landscape.  Brilliant to see an historical novel with a contemporary setting, that incorporates folklore, history, mystery, adventure and family – and with the biggest hearted dog ever – the utterly selfless – Dave.” * Fleur Hitchcock *\u003cbr\u003eOrla and the Serpent’s Curse, by the first-time children’s author CJ Haslam, is a welcome breath of fresh air [...] We pause to admire every view – but the action whips on, resulting in a wonderfully suspenseful debut that will lift the spirits of any child cooped up at home. -- Emily Bearn * The Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautifully written tale of an adventurous and unstoppable young girl and her pet dog. * Parent Talk *\u003cbr\u003eSet in Cornwall, this darkly comic adventure starts innocently with twelve-year-old Orla and her family on holiday. However things rapidly take a spooky turn when she discovers a glowing necklace in some woods and soon she’s embroiled with witches, pirates and a mysterious curse that only Orla, with the help of her trusty dog Dave, can break. Think Famous Five with a twist * The Good Web Guide *","brand":"Walker Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407963234647,"sku":"9781406388480","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781406388480.jpg?v=1730501098","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/orla-and-the-serpents-curse-9781406388480","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}