Ever since Aurelie Bonhoffen was a child, she has juggled, played the dead
girl on the ghost train and the back end of the cow in the marquee of Bonhoffen's Seaside Pier. She adores her family - especially her uncles Rolo and Rindolf - but on her twelfth birthday, she stumbles on her family's remarkable secret. The secret is hard to accept at first, but when her new friend at school reveals a dangerous plot against the pier, the secret helps Aurelie confront the greatest threat her family has ever faced.
"A magical story better than any amusement park ride." - Alan Edwards, Orbit: The School Magazine
"A modern-day, light-hearted ghost tale set in a
Brighton-pier-like carnival. It brims with warmth and family hugs. . .
The opening chapter, in which Aurelie plays a corpse in the ghost train,
is a highlight. This story is gentle and it's not so much comedic as
quirky, especially in the ghostly climax." - Sun Herald
"Fans of the Max Remy series will not be disappointed.
Here they will find fun, adventure and a little magic. Or is it just
sleight of hand? This is a wonderful book and Abela herself is the real
magician." - The Reading Stack
"The Remarkable Secret of Aurelie Bonhoffen won't be one
for long. It's an amusing adventure, packed with ghosts and a whole lot
of fun. This book is highly recommended for ages 8 and up." - Oliver
Phommavanh, BUZZ WORDS
"Deborah Abela, author of the Max Remy Superspy series,
has forged a wonderful novel for primary school readers. Abela deftly
juxtaposes the everyday and the supernatural, and has a feel for
quirkily funny dialogue and dramatic incident. Her story moves at a
brisk clip and is graced with a cast of likable eccentrics." - Rosemary
Sorensen, Weekend Australian
2012 Outstanding International Book
- (Honour Award);
2010 Best Children's Fantasy Novel
- (Shortlisted);
2010 Notable Book
- (Commended);
