A compelling gorgeously-written story about the power of friendship and the true meaning of
family . . . perfection! Robin Stevens author of Murder Most Unladylike A high-speed witty
absurd and joyful adventure. Katherine Rundell author of Rooftoppers and The Good Thieves The
remarkable. The extraordinary. The brave. Way back in the autumn of 1880 five babies are
discovered at the Little Tulip Orphanage in most unusual circumstances. Those babies are Lotta
Egbert Fenna Sem and Milou. The vile matron calls the children 'the unadoptables' but this
talented gang of best friends know that their individuality is what makes them so special - and
so determined to stay together. When a sinister gentleman tries to get them in his clutches
the children make a daring escape across the frozen canals of Amsterdam embarking on an
adventure packed with pirate ships and puppets. But is their real home - and their real family
- already closer than they realize? A corker of a story. Emma Carroll author of Letters to the
Lighthouse A book to absolutely fall in love with. Cerrie Burnell author of The Girl with the
Shark's Teeth
