November 2019 Children's & Young Adult Lead Titles

Miss Eliza Flowerdew Can Nearly Touch the Ceiling Brenda Gurr, illustrated by Hélène Magisson

Miss Eliza Flowerdew Can Nearly Touch the Ceiling
Brenda Gurr, illustrated by Hélène Magisson


Hardback | Nov 2019 | Red Paper Kite Publishing | 9780648502302 | 40pp | 255x250mm | GEN | AUD$26.99, NZD$28.99

Age range 5 to 9

Lucy's mum is taller than her. Her grandad is even taller. So Lucy longs to take a peek at the very elderly Miss Eliza Flowerdew — at her age (99) — she might even be able to touch the ceiling.

But is Lucy brave enough to find out the truth?

This is a magical story that explores how we can make incorrect assumptions about people, particularly the elderly. Along with Lucy, children will discover the rich experiences that make up a long life, the importance of memories, and how the most unlikely friendships can be formed.