The Steam Whistle Theatre Company
Vivian French
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
“Delightful … with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.” Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week “Storytelling at its best … a classic in the making.” The Scotsman To avoid financial ruin, the Pringle family’s theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It’s time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day – and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company’s first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exuberant plot with a twist at the end ... this is storytelling at its theatrical best! “French is a writer of tremendous charm… Children of nine and upwards will want to jump aboard.” The Literary Review “Vivian French is a sublime storyteller.” Sunday Telegraph
Reviews
is an entertaining fiction story full of charm, drama and teamwork. my favourite character was Rosa whose determination and quick thinking brough the story to life. i would recommend it to readers who enjoy humorous, feel- good tales with a touch of adventure.
Lord Pudsey Gormenghast 22.12.2024
An exciting theatre novel set in the surrounds of York, 'The Steam Whistle Theatre Company' sets of in a daring tale of acting and friends ship. Charlie and Rosie Pringle and their father aunt and the rest of the Steam Whistle Company are set to play their play, Baby Bubbles and his mother are on their way to fame through theft, and Edie Boiler is working her fingers to the bone cleaning for the kind Lady Arrabella Poskett at Uncaster Hall. If they work hard how will they support each other?
Anonymous 16.07.2024
Star Reviewer
It was really good because it was a good story line
Coach Flopsy Bumblebee 31.07.2023
it’s interesting
Mademoiselle Cupcake Bertrand 22.07.2023
My favourite character was eddy because she was so happy, funny and strong!
Anonymous 27.08.2022
An interesting book set in the past about a theatre company and competitors .
Anonymous 19.09.2021
This is lovely. I smiled whilst I was reading it
Officer Daisy Satellite 16.09.2020
The book was really nice but the funniest thing is that someone is called baby. I think that all nine year olds should read it.
General Chester Chocolate-mousse 27.08.2020
I enjoyed this book. I gave it a 4 because it got kind of boring near the end. I would recommend this book.
Nurse Babs Rubber-duck 02.08.2020
I think it’s very good and I really like Edie and Rosie because Edie stood up for herself and other people and Rosie was imaginative,creative and friendly.
Principal Kipper Piano-key 29.08.2019
A nice book. It could have been written better. My favourite character was Edie Boiler, she was like a panther when she attacked Jago!!
Anonymous 13.02.2019
