Name: The Pear Affair
Price: 31.29 NZD
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Author: Jo Rioux
ISBN: 9781536239812

Type

Physical Book

Author

Judith Eagle

Illustrated by

Jo Rioux

Publisher

Walker Books Us

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Weight

0.37 kg.

ISBN13

9781536239812

Synopsis "The Pear Affair"

"Masterfully maintains suspense . . . with twists and turns galore and a cast of charming, loyal friends, all set against the special atmosphere of Paris. . . . A tour de force." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Penelope Magnificent spends as little time as possible with her awful parents--a grocery-mogul father and a fashion-obsessed mother who loves expensive purses more than she does her daughter. But when they mention an important trip to Paris, Nell begs to come along. Paris holds something very dear to her: her old au pair Perrine--Pear--who lives there. Pear used to write to Nell every week, promising to come to her rescue, but recently the letters stopped. With the help of a savvy bellboy named Xavier, Nell sets out from her parents' ultra-fancy Parisian hotel to find her beloved Pear. But Pear's old neighbors and coworkers are strangely tight-lipped. And as Nell's search for the truth takes her and Xavier to some of the darkest, most mysterious parts of the city, a sinister plot comes to light involving the destruction of a cherished--and delicious--part of Parisian life. Food, fashion, and intrigue abound in this delightful caper from the author of The Secret Starling.

Jo Rioux

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Jo Rioux is a Canadian illustrator and author specialized in fantasy graphic novels aimed at young audiences. Born in Ottawa, she studied illustration at Sheridan College and began her career illustrating children's books before moving on to comic creation. Her artistic style is characterized by a warm and detailed aesthetic, which complements the magical and adventurous narratives of her works.

Among her most notable works is the Cat's Cradle trilogy. In 2022, she published The Monster Tamer. The Golden Thread, translated into Spanish by MAB Graphic, marking her debut as an author and illustrator in the Spanish-speaking market. Her work has been recognized for its ability to combine evocative illustrations with stories that explore themes of identity and adventure.

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