Alice Creek is a down-trodden, English, 11 year old girl who has just started at secondary school. She is fed up of the bullies; angry at having asthma; desperate for something special to happen to her and fascinated by adventure and mysteries. Basically - just like any other 11 year old. BUT - Alice finds a secret which gives her the power to survive her life and the confidence to help others. Find out how in this thrilling journey of adventure and discovery. Alice Creek's only friend is her crotchety grandfather - owner of a fabulous secret which he shares with Alice one day. Together they explore the past and help a young boy discover the surprising truth about his older brother. Follow Alice as she outwits the intimidating, perfidious Bowler Hat Man; dangles precariously from speeding steam trains and uses a tyrannosaurus rex to hide from her attackers Follow Alice's travels as she learns about London in the 1930's and develops friendships which last more than a lifetime