The Girl Who Walked On Air & Strange Star 4 Books Collection Set by Emma Carroll - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Girl Who Walked On Air
Strange Star
Secrets of a Sun King
The Somerset Tsunami

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
Discover four atmospheric adventures by Emma Carroll, gathered together in one beautifully packaged collection. The Emma Carroll 4 Books Collection Set brings together The Girl Who Walked On Air, Strange Star, Secrets of a Sun King, and The Somerset Tsunami—four standalone novels that share a love of history, courage, and clever heroines. Each title invites middle-grade readers to step into vivid moments from the past: a circus world where a girl longs to shine, a stormy 1816 night threaded with gothic whispers, a mystery enveloped in Egypt’s ancient tombs, and a coastal tale of identity and resilience. With crisp storytelling, accessible prose, and richly imagined settings, this set offers a complete, binge-worthy reading journey from start to finish. It’s a gift-packaged invitation to curiosity, imagination, and the thrill of discovering new worlds through courageous young protagonists.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What ties these four novels together is not just a shared author, but a shared spirit: young characters who seize opportunity, think on their feet, and push beyond the boundaries around them. The Girl Who Walked On Air embraces risk and talent behind the curtain; Strange Star blends historical realism with gothic tension; Secrets of a Sun King marries mystery to ancient history; The Somerset Tsunami places a girl in a male disguise to navigate social expectation and a perilous coastline. Readers gain four distinct, immersive experiences that feel cohesive on a shelf, making it ideal for binge-reading, gifting, or building a unified home or classroom library. The paperback format keeps things approachable and durable for busy hands and shared reading moments.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Girl Who Walked On Air
Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practising her act - tightrope-walking - and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air... she just needs to be given the chance to shine. Louie’s quiet courage and determination illuminate a world of acrobats, spectres, and possibility, offering a vivid celebration of talent found in unlikely places.

Strange Star
Strawberry skies over 1816 Switzerland set the stage for a night of chilling secrets. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. Felix, their serving boy, can’t wait to hear their creepy tales. Yet real life is about to take a terrifying turn—more chilling than any tale. A mysterious girl with scarred skin arrives, claiming to search for her sister, allegedly snatched by a woman named Mary Shelley, and the truth unsettles the world they think they know.

Secrets of a Sun King
When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad’s doorstep, she’s astonished to learn it’s from a famous Egyptologist who’s been found dead that very morning. The mysterious package holds the key to a story—one about a legendary king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. As Lilian follows the clues, she’s drawn into a dangerous quest where history, science, and cunning collide, offering a suspenseful, globe-spanning adventure with a heady dose of puzzle-solving.

The Somerset Tsunami
Fortune Sharpe carves a boat from a tree with her beloved brother, Gem, for a splash of adventure. But the moment fortune shifts, a girl must navigate a world that doesn’t always welcome girls in their own right. Sent away to find work dressed as a boy, Fortune discovers resilience, craft, and a changing sense of self. A rich manor house’s hire promise becomes a doorway to new loyalties, opportunities, and revelations about who she really is.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for middle-grade readers who relish historical fiction, mystery, and strong, resourceful heroines. This collection also suits parents and teachers building a curriculum or home library focused on courage, problem-solving, and empathy, as well as gift givers seeking four engaging reads with strong crossover appeal. Fans of BookTok and young readers who enjoy fast-paced plots, vivid settings, and character-driven stories will gravitate to these titles—and collectors will appreciate the cohesive, shelf-ready packaging of a four-book set.

Key Benefits:

• Four complete novels in one beautifully packaged collection
• Four distinct historical settings that broaden young readers’ horizons
• Bold, relatable heroines who model resilience, ingenuity, and courage
• Engaging, wipe-clean paperback format ideal for shared reading and gifting
• Excellent for classroom or family read-aloud sessions with discussion potential
• Strong shelf appeal for collectors and display-ready home libraries

About the Author:
Emma Carroll is a celebrated author of children’s historical fiction known for weaving mystery, adventure, and empathy into vivid, accessible narratives. Her stories transport readers across centuries and cultures while centering brave, curious young protagonists. Carroll’s work is praised for its brisk pacing, clear voice, and ability to spark questions about the past and the choices that shape who we become. In this collection, her distinctive blend of historical detail and emotionally engaging plots offers a coherent reading experience that invites young readers to explore—and fall in love with—history through storytelling.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning this four-book collection provides an immersive reading journey from start to finish. Each title complements the others in tone and tempo while offering its own unique world—circus life, Gothic intrigue, ancient Egypt, and coastal life—so readers experience a rich tapestry of historical storytelling in one purchase. It’s a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school libraries, and a dependable way to encourage independent reading while supporting parents and teachers with a cohesive, high-quality selection.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.