Violet Bing and the Grand House

About this book

In the tradition of literary classics like The Secret Garden comes this irresistible story about a girl who doesnt want to go anywhere or do anything. Violet Bing has even said no to the family vacation so she is sent to stay with her great-aunt Astrid instead. As usual Violet is determined to dislike everything about her stay. But with the help of a stray dog a new friend and an old diary Violet discovers thateven for herfun is hard to avoid at The Grand House. Written in a charming original voice and overflowing with richly detailed black-and-white drawings this book is truly a classic-in-waiting.