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Book SynopsisSHORT-LISTED: 2022: Tasmanian Premier's Literary Awards, Prize for Young Readers and Children'Shoestring loved the sudden intake of breath when he stepped onto the rope. The upturned faces of the audience made him think of coins scattered at his feet, more coins than he had ever taken when he was a pickpocket.'
Twelve-year-old Shoestring is leaving behind his life of crime and starting a new career with the Troupe of Marvels. Their lead performer, he has an invisible tightrope and an act to die for. But trouble is brewing - the magical gloves that caused so much turmoil for KidGlovz are back.
When he's wearing the gloves, the world is at Shoestring's fingertips. It's so easy to help himself to whatever he likes - even other people's hopes and dreams. But when he steals his best friend's mind, he's at risk of losing all he values most.
A thrilling, heart-in-the-mouth adventure of ambition, friendship and the threads that bind from the award-winning creators of
KidGlovz.
Trade Review'The pages brim with magic, and there's an enjoyable level of threat with a shadowy thrill that younger fans of Philip Pullman's
Northern Lights will definitely enjoy.' - Booktrust
'Julie Hunt's storytelling is captivating; she creates dark-edged adventures with echoes of folklore. A colourful cast of characters and a vivid setting transport the reader into a world of circus, music and magic. Illustrator Dale Newman once again brings her unique style to this work, creating a visual narrative that provides another layer to the story, opening it up to a broader readership. Suitable for readers aged 8-12,
Shoestring, the Boy Who Walks on Air will introduce a new troupe of fans to Hunt and Newman's work and will have those already familiar reaching for their copy of
KidGlovz to re-read.' -
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