Holly Webb has written more than one hundred books, inlcuding the critically acclaimed Rose series. She worked for five years as a children's fiction editor before deciding to become a writer. She lives in Reading with her husband and three small children. Visit holly-webb.com.
"Rose is sympathetic and a pleasure to root for, the secondary
characters have room to grow, and the ending can be read as a new
beginning, leaving plenty of room for a sequel. Character and the
day-to-day workings of a wealthy household overshadow magic and
plot in this engaging tale of an orphan servant-girl." -- Kirkus
Reviews
"-Kids who like a mix of magic and history with a dash of darkness
may find this an entertaining read." -- Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books
"A marvelous mystery... This book is suspenseful and funny and full
of colorful characters." -- The Buffalo News
"All that I love in a middle-grade read with magic is in this book.
The quirky, lovable characters; the historical setting; the mystery
and intrigue. And, most importantly, the spunky lead who must find
her way in this crazy (awesome) world." -- Imaginary Reads
"Holly Webb has created a captivating tale with Rose. The best news
of all is that Rose's story continues in more books!" -- Mrs.
McGriff's Reading Blog
"I love a good historical fantasy book and this one delivered. Rose
is a strong heroine...and any book that has a breakdown between the
upstairs/downstairs relationship is sure to make me happy." --
Books Beside My Bed
"I love that Rose is very brave and willing to put herself into
scary situations if it means helping other people. I think
middle-grade readers would absolutely love this book and I'm
excited to read the sequels." -- KellyVision
"Imaginative, clever and beguiling, Holly Webb's Rose is that one
book that tweens and teens will remember. The beautiful,
captivating cover art is sure to draw young readers in the cover
sells this book, but the writing will keep readers turning the
pages. Highly recommended for grades four and up." -- El Paso
Times
"Magic abounds in just the right doses as Rose leaves her orphanage
to become a young maid for a mysterious man who is an alchemist and
lives in a gothic oriented home. Fantasy and fun in this book would
keep any young child entertained and amazed. Plus, there is
mid-level mystery." -- Hook of a Book
"Magic, mystery, adventure, and friendship - this book has it all.
The characters are delightful children, each searching for their
special place in the world. I loved the book and would heartily
recommend it to kids ages 9 and up, especially to fans of Harry
Potter." -- Books for Kids
"Middle grade readers are sure to enjoy this exciting tale. Webb
managed to take the things I loved about [A Little Princess, Harry
Potter, and Annie] and put them together in an original way that is
approachable for middle grade readers. " -- Next Best Book,
Northbrook Junior High School
"Rich vocabulary and a particularly scary encounter with a powerful
witch set this title apart from other books in the genre. Fans of
light fantasy and mystery will devour this intriguing story and
eagerly await the sequel." -- School Library Journal
"Seriously awesome and fun mashup of classic British orphan tales
and magic. I was totally sucked in... characterization was fun,
magic introduced in a gradual manner as Rose learned about it and I
loved Freddie, Isabella and Gus as much as Rose. This is a complete
four book series in England and we're finally getting it. Can't
wait for the others! " -- Librarian, Oak Park Public Library
"The start of a promising new series, English author Holly Webb
spins together a shrewd and resourceful main character, a
comfortingly familiar plot and writing that shines all the brighter
for its simplicity... a book as satisfying and familiar as a cup of
hot cocoa." -- Shelf Awareness
"This is an engaging book with a lot of kid appeal, and I would
recommend it to young readers who enjoy a fun story with great
characters and a little bit of magic, as well as those who enjoy
historical and pseudo-historical settings." -- Wands and Worlds
"This is Downton Abbey with magic. Funny and smart, exciting but
never forgetting the rudimentary details of day-to-day life, Rose
is the kind of book you could kick yourself for missing. shudder
when I consider how close I came to never hearing about Holly
Webb's mesmerizing, charming, purely delightful Rose" -- Betsy
Bird, School Library Journal Fuse 8 Blog
"With enough dramatic build-up to entertain and engage older
elementary-aged children, this is an accessible and engaging read
that all we adults can readily recommend to our readers, reluctant
or not." -- Book Lens
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