Travel through time and space to sixteenth-century Italy for the heart-stopping conclusion to Mary Hoffman's thrilling, magical Stravanganza sequence

Praise for the Stravaganza sequence: Praise for City of Masks: A poignant, touching and exciting novel ... without doubt a masterwork of contemporary children's literature Edgardo Zaghini, Booktrust Praise for City of Stars: A fabulous story of power, intrigue and flying horses. This is story-telling at its best The Bookseller Praise for City of Flowers: I was barely allowed to finish it before my god-daughter snatched it away with breathless anticipation. "It's so real!" she drooled Independent Praise for City of Secrets: An absolute triumph The School Librarian Praise for City of Ships: A breathtaking time-travel story to a parallel world that's packed with non-stop action, pirates and drama ... it will electrify and delight. Intrigue, adventure,magic and excitement are the trademark ingredients for this series Julia Eccleshare, www.Lovereading4kids.co.uk

Mary Hoffman is an acclaimed children's writer and critic. She is the author of the bestselling picture book Amazing Grace. Her Stravaganza sequence for Bloomsbury is very popular and has its own fan forum. Mary is also the author of The Falconer's Knot (shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award and winner of the French Prix Polar Jeunesse 2009), Troubadour (shortlisted for the 2009 Costa Book Award) and most recently David, a rich and epic tale based upon the creation of Michelangelo's renowned statue of David. Mary lives with her husband in West Oxfordshire.To follow Mary's thoughts on books and writing, go to http://bookmavenmary.blogspot.com