Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: The story of three orphaned sisters—Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil—who are adopted by their eccentric Great Uncle Matthew and raised by his niece Sylvia in 1930s London. As their guardian’s finances dwindle, the girls attend the Children’s Academy of Dancing and Stage Training, each discovering unique talents: Pauline in acting, Posy in ballet, and Petrova in mechanics and flying. The novel explores themes of ambition, family, and perseverance as the sisters strive to support their household and follow their dreams. This book won the Carnegie Medal.