Author:K M Peyton
Set just after the Napoleonic wars, Small Gains is the story of Clara, a true heroine who struggles to keep her head above water in a time of poverty and prejudice. Nat, the cruel but incredibly attractive son of the local rich family, turns Clara and her family's lives upside down, both in the world of racing and in the flushes of first love. And with the threat of tuberculosis hanging over them all, Clara faces up to her extraordinary life and loves with certainty and passion.
Alice-Miranda at School is a modern story with a touch of the classics about it - just enough to make it feel like a book from your own childhood: adventurous, beautifully written, comfortable and fun
—— Kids Books ReviewPacked with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read!
—— Girl PowerFull of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic new
series about this entertaining young lady
[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious
—— Publishers Weekly