The Unrivalled Spangles

As the daredevil equestrian act 'The Incredible Scarletta Sisters', Ellen and Lucy Spangle are the star attraction in their father’s circus. But while ambitious, self-centred Lucy loves the limelight, her thoughtful older sister Ellen secretly yearns to leave the circus and become a teacher. When a wealthy young man is attracted by Ellen’s glamorous career, the 16-year-old must decide where her future lies and where her heart really belongs.

Packed with tragedy, drama and romance, this is a fast-paced novel that realistically evokes the atmosphere of Victorian circus life in the East End. The Unrivalled Spangles has been shortlisted for the 2005 Booktrust Teenage Prize.