<p><b>A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue, unexpected friendships and mysteries solved.</b><br><br>Sheba the wolf girl joins an unusual troupe of performers that includes Pyewacket, a witch¿s imp; Gigantus the giant and Sister Moon, a knife thrower. For the first time in her life she feels she might make true friends, and learn a real stage craft. But soon that''s not all she has to think about . . .<br><br>Children are being sucked into the Thames and there have been strange sightings of a mechanical monster. The carnival troupe know first-hand that looks only tell half a story ¿ they become determined to find these forgotten children. Perhaps they will unravel the mystery that has defied even the law!<br><br>Illustrated with black and white artwork from superstar illustrator, Sam Usher, and the first in a brand new series!<br><br><b>¿Thrilling, original, full of zest and wit.¿ </b><i>The London Times</i><br><b>''An atmospheric and exciting read.¿ </b><i>BookTrust</i>