May 27, 2008 the exciting mystery filled with fascinating characters, lots of incident, theatrical spectacles, and even a bit of political intrigue will thrill readers. Julia goldings first book the first in the cat royal quartet won the 2006. Find the diamond of drury lane by golding, julia at biblio. Buy a cheap copy of the diamond of drury lane book by julia golding. Julia goldings awardwinning adventure series has all the ingredients of a philippa gregory book for children aged 9 years and up. And recently, ive been feeling pretty nostalgic so i decided to pick it up again and see what i thought of it now, seeing that a few years have now. Set in 1790s covent garden this is the story of cat royal, an orphan who lives at the theatre in drury lane. She lives in the theater royal on drury lane, a place filled with dramatic characters, theatrical. The diamond of drury lane cat royal by golding, julia. The first book, the diamond of drury lane, takes place in january 1790, and the seventh book, cats cradle, takes place in october 1792. Audio excerpt from diamond of drury lane, the cat royal adventures grade.
The diamond of drury lane a cat royal adventure 9780312561239. Young cat, redhaired and full of curiosity, lives at the theater royal in drury lane, having been abandoned there as a wee babe and raised by the theater folk and mr. She has never met her mother and was found on the steps of the theatre as a baby. Cat is just like a more adventurous hetty feather, which will please any fan of jacqueline. About the author julia golding s first book the first in the cat royal quartet won the 2006 smarties prize. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2006, and was written by julia golding. Buy the diamond of drury lane cat royal by julia golding isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Follow me, and i will show you in the diamond of drury lane. Along the way, between having three children, she took a doctorate in english literature from oxford. May 27, 2008 the diamond of drury lane has been named one of booklists top ten mystery for youth books in their may 1, 2008 issue.
Cat in london cat royal series book 1 kindle edition by golding, julia. Diamond of drury lane by julia golding, paperback barnes. Julia golding s awardwinning adventure series for girls has all the ingredients of a philippa gregory books for 9. Editions of the diamond of drury lane by julia golding. But this turn of events, i have to say, surprised even me. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding overdrive. The first episode of the adventures of cat royal is a big, fat juicy read. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding fictiondb. Reader, you are set to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bareknuckle boxers, three enemies, and four hundred and thirtyeight rioters.
Book trailer for the diamond of drury lane, awarding winning novel and first in the cat royal series. An acclaimed british childrens writer, julia golding received widespread praise for her debut novel the diamond of drury lane which won the waterstones childrens book prize. The diamond of drury lane cat royal by golding, julia 2006 hardcover. A debut novel set in londons theatreland in the 1790s, the diamond of drury lane, has won this years nestle childrens book prize. Marchmont discussing a diamond that will be hidden in the theatre. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Shes cat royal, four foot four with long red hair and not a penny to call her own. Historical fiction for children, set in georgian england. The diamond of drury lane a cat royal adventure by julia golding and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The series are set in 18th century london where cat lives in the theatre royal, drury lane, after she was abandoned on the front steps of the theatre and taken in by richard brinsley. The diamond of drury lane is a childrens historical novel by julia golding which won the nestle childrens book prize gold award and the waterstones childrens book prize in 2006.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This delightful book won the nestle childrens book prize when it came out, and has been followed up with five sequels im not surprised, but i do have a huge complaint about it, which is that it didnt exist when my own children were younger, let alone when i was a child. The theatre royal, drury lane, is an exciting place to grow up, and cat becomes a wellloved member of the staff behind the scenes. The diamond of drury lane julia golding lorraine gregory the london eye mystery siobhan dowd andy seed the silly book of sidesplitting stuff the dreamsnatcher mold and the abi elphinstone poison plot flour babies anne fine. Follow cat into the streets of london, as she faces danger and adventure, racing to be the first to discover the diamond of drury lane. The diamond of drury lane a cat royal adventure series by julia golding.
The diamond of drury lane cat royal series, book 1 cat royal by julia golding author finty williams narrator. The butcher boy, also a boxer, heads up a gang that rivals that of evil billy boil. While escaping a riot in the theatre, cat follows mr. Former diplomats sparkling debut wins nestle prize books. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding, 9781405237581, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The diamond of drury lane is a childrens historical novel by julia golding which won the nestle childrens book prize gold award and the waterstones. The diamond of drury lane historical novel society. Julia golding takes us into an authentically smelly and dangerous world and my guess is. It is the tale of cat royal, an orphan, four foot four with long red hair and not a penny to call her own. Cat royal, orphan, adventurer and ward of the theatre royal, lives among the most gifted actors and musicians of the age. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding abebooks. Free download or read online the diamond of drury lane pdf epub book. The diamond of drury lane was at first hard to get into because the action.
Julia golding s awardwinning adventure series has all the ingredients of a philippa gregory book for. Written by a former diplomat, julia golding, the book has. Feb 04, 2008 buy the diamond of drury lane cat royal uk ed. The diamond of drury lane audiobook by julia golding. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Julia golding is the author of more than a dozen childrens books, and shes married with three children and lives in oxford, england. Apr 06, 2017 buy the diamond of drury lane cat royal by julia golding isbn. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding librarything. Former british diplomat and oxfam policy adviser, she has now published over fifty books in genres ranging from historical adventure to fantasy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the diamond of drury lane. The diamond of drury lane is a 2009 bank street best childrens book of the year. In the us, secret of the sirens won the honor book medal of the green earth book. The diamond of drury lane is the first book in the cat royal series by julia golding plot edit.
Mar 09, 2015 julia golding, the diamond of drury lane cat royal cat royal. Winner of the waterstones childrens book prize 2006. Adopted by the owner after being mysteriously abandoned as a baby on the steps of his infamous establishment, cat has grown up backstage. Pdf the diamond of drury lane book by julia golding free. Using 1790 london as a backdrop, golding frames this delicious historical thriller as a play. Cat in london and millions of other books are available for instant access. She rubs shoulders with the highest in society, and plays in the gutter of covent garden with the lowest. Her first novel, the diamond of drury lane 2006, won the waterstones childrens book prize and the nestle childrens book prize. Dec, 2006 a debut novel set in londons theatreland in the 1790s, the diamond of drury lane, has won this years nestle childrens book prize.
The diamond of drury lane by julia golding boomerang books. Originally, the books had illustrated covers, but these were later replaced with photographic covers, with a model representing the protagonist, cat royal. She still doesnt know what the treasure is, so how can she keep it safe from billy and his gang. The diamond of drury lane cat royal by golding, julia 2006 hardcover on. The diamond of drury lane follows cat, a young girl growing up in the 1790s. Orphan catherine cat royal, living at the drury lane theater in 1790s london, tries to find the diamond supposedly hidden in the theater, which unmasks a treasonous political cartoonist, and involves her in the street gangs of covent garden and the world of nobility. The exciting mystery filled with fascinating characters, lots of incident, theatrical spectacles, and even a bit of political intrigue will thrill readers. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The diamond of drury lane has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Cat royal also known as cat royal adventures is a series of 7 historical fiction adventure books by julia golding, a british novelist the main character of the series is an orphan named catherine cat royal.
Set in 1790s covent garden this book whisks you back to a bygone era, and to embark on an adventure about one hidden treasure, two bareknuckle boxers, three enemies, and four hundred and thirtyeight rioters. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding waterstones. The diamond of drury lane book by julia golding 4 available. Former diplomats sparkling debut wins nestle prize. Together with plenty of humour, mystery, twists and turns, young knights of. As a child she used to imagine stories about the mysterious trees she could see from her bedroom window. It is told by an ignorant and prejudiced author me. I was first drawn to the book because of the interesting front cover and the. Cat is fortunate as she tells us, she was left on the step of drury lane theatre as a baby and mr sheridan took her in. Winner of the nestle gold prize and waterstones childrens book prize 2006. The diamond of drury lane a cat royal adventure by julia golding 20080527.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 421 pages and is available in hardcover format. Buy the diamond of drury lane by julia golding online at alibris. Julia golding was born in 1969 and grew up in essex, on the edge of epping forest. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding clothes in books. The diamond of drury lane by julia golding alibris. Julia golding, the diamond of drury lane cat royal cat royal. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Winner of the waterstones childrens book prize and shortlisted for the costa childrens book award. Julia golding is a multiaward winning writer for children and young adults.
Cat royal never fails to stir up trouble wherever she goes. The diamond of drury lane a cat royal adventure by julia. Description the diamond of drury lane by julia golding julia golding s awardwinning adventure series is perfect for fans of philippa gregory, katherine woodfine and robin stevens. The diamond of drury lane 2006 read online free book by. While she has no idea of her heritage she has a home and fascinating one at that. Apr 28, 2009 the diamond of drury lane follows cat, a young girl growing up in the 1790s. Julia goldings awardwinning adventure series for girls has all the ingredients of a philippa gregory books for 9. This modern classics edition features special bonus material.
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