Author(s): Shirley Hughes

Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

This charming picture book from the much-loved and award-winning Shirley Hughes tells the story of Daisy Dobbs - a young girl who works in London during the coronation of George V. When Daisy starts as a scullery maid in a grand house, she works as hard as she can to try and please her kindly employers. But her greatest day comes when disaster strikes, and only Daisy can save the day...