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Penny & Luck: The Shadows of Rosehall
- Author
- Claire Karwowski
- Narrator
- Claire Karwowski
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 3 hours 25 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Step into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM adventure for ages 6-8!
Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!
Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows...
As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?
Perfect for fans of:
Empowering STEM heroines
Classic portal fantasy adventures
The daring rescues of Philip Reeve’s Adventuremice series
The humour, heart and quirky world of Sophy Henn's Pizazz series
A whirlwind debut from Claire Karwowski, this action-packed story blends magic, bravery, and ingenious inventions to inspire the curious problem-solver in every child.
Claire Karwowski is a writer for The New York Times for Kids and The Week Junior UK Science + Nature. She is also the founder of Wowski Media, where she created the hit kids’ STEM podcast 'Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff' with the mission to get kids excited about STEM. Her debut book series brings Penny & Luck to the page, dazzling readers with ingenious STEM-based inventions.
Critics Review
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Debut author Karwowski’s series opener is nicely paced, believably constructed, and good-hearted. Dynamic typography … plus Roberts’ lively drawings add to the welcoming look of each page. Cheerfully entertaining.
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Details
- Author
- Claire Karwowski
- Narrator
- Claire Karwowski
- Duration
- 3 hours 25 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9780241856703
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Synopsis
Step into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM adventure for ages 6-8!Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows...As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?Perfect for fans of:Empowering STEM heroinesClassic portal fantasy adventuresThe daring rescues of Philip Reeve’s Adventuremice seriesThe humour, heart and quirky world of Sophy Henn's Pizazz seriesA whirlwind debut from Claire Karwowski, this action-packed story blends magic, bravery, and ingenious inventions to inspire the curious problem-solver in every child.Claire Karwowski is a writer for The New York Times for Kids and The Week Junior UK Science + Nature. She is also the founder of Wowski Media, where she created the hit kids’ STEM podcast 'Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff' with the mission to get kids excited about STEM. Her debut book series brings Penny & Luck to the page, dazzling readers with ingenious STEM-based inventions.
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