Clementine Rose and the Famous Friend

A new year, a new teacher, and a very mysterious house guest. Clementine Rose is heading back to school, and this year she has a new teacher. Young Mr. Smee is very different to Mrs. Bottomley and he sets the class a special project. Clemmie can’t wait to get started! Meanwhile at Penberthy House, an intriguing guest has just arrived. Miss Richardson is staying for a whole month to write a book. Trouble is, she never comes out of her room and doesn’t seem to like children at all. Will Clementine discover who their elderly resident is and why she is so secretive?

Jacqueline Harvey is the author of the Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose series. Her first picture book, The Sound of the Sea, was awarded Honour Book in the 2006 CBC Awards.