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  • By: Emma Carroll
  • Narrated by: Victoria Fox
  • Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (44 ratings)
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By: Emma Carroll
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Summary

Abandoned at Chipchase’s Travelling Circus as a baby, Louie dreams of becoming a showstopper, a tightrope walker--The Girl Who Walked on Air--she just needs to be given a chance. And the circus needs her, too--Wellbeloved’s rival show is stealing their crowds.

Reluctantly Mr. Chipchase lets Louie perform. She is a sensation and gets an offer from the sinister Mr. Wellbeloved to perform...over Niagara Falls.

Soon Louie’s bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus....

©2015 Emma Carroll (P)2015 Oakhill Publishing

Critic reviews

"An adventure of old-fashioned charm." ( The Sunday Times)
"Engaging and entertaining." ( Independent on Sunday)
"With just the right amount of suspense, danger and intrigue and a few near death experiences thrown in for good measure this book will keep you hooked as you let your imagination take flight." ( We Love This Book)
"This one ticks all the boxes--Emma Carroll is an author to watch." ( Books for Keeps)
"Historical fiction fans will love Emma Carroll's The Girl Who Walked on Air...a brilliant follow up to Frost Hollow Hall." ( Sunday Express)
"Filled with thrills, intrigue and learning the value of friendship and determination, this book is perfect for captivating the imagination of a developing reader." ( Mumsnet)

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A sweet coming of age story

Overall this is a sweet tale. A girl abandoned by her mother, dreaming of being a showstopper always coming up against naysayers until unexpectedly she has her chance.
Lots of adventures and many anxieties follow.
Louie is too irritating and too naive for credibility given her upbringing. Certainly there are inconsistencies and contradictions. But she is a fairly strong centre around which the story flows.
For me the ending lets this book down but I'll say no more to avoid spoilers.
Having said that it is a pleasant listen and a reminder that we all have dreams but they usually come with obstacles.

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Horrible

On chapter 11 my daughter found it so very upsetting and she cried I do not recommend

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A great read

I enjoyed every minute of this story. With its twists and turns i was fascinated as the main character unfolded on every page. The story made a welcome change of content and story plot. No magic: waving of wands, but a human story with insight and intelligence
Bought for my granddaughter but listened to by me, and then onto my granddaughter who also lived it too.

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Gripping adventure for any age

A fantastic story read with such interest and expression. A great plot with many twists and turns. A showstopping story that will warm your heart.

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Amazing.

Superb! Gripping and full of sparkle. I loved every last drop. Also the narrator was excellent! She really brought it to life. Thank you audible!

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The best ever

I listen to this book every night I can’t not stop listening to it. It is just amazing I highly recommend it to anyone who loves adventures
Thank you Emma Carroll

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noooo!!!!

what i cant beleve it i loved that story i was stuck to it and it was just sooo sad when it ended please make more storys just like this i love your books and this one was just outstanding

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I don't know what this is

Loved it so one of my fav book I love torpedoes so so so much

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Extraordinary

An original price of writing, that captures they imagination of the reader. Written in the perspective of a young girl who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.
A thrilling and Enjoyable read. With a spectacular ending and a brilliant story line. I would highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys Excitement, originality , twists and being lost in a story for hours on end.

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this book was amazing!!

I LOVED IT! ITS JUST WHAT YOU EXPECT TO FIND IN A GOOD BOOK!!! I love Loui's peronality!

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