Poppy Jones and the Secrets of the Stars

A Poppy Jones Adventure

by Robin Wickens

What if the stars were hiding a secret only you could see?

In the magical village of Amberwood, eleven-year-old Poppy Jones is always on the lookout for adventure. But when a strange new constellation shaped like a key appears in the sky—visible only to a chosen few—Poppy and her loyal dog Baxter are swept into a starlit mystery bigger than anything she’s ever imagined.

With the help of Baxter (the scruffiest, bravest terrier in town), Whisper the magical library cat, and clever newcomer Lyra Skye, Poppy stumbles upon ancient riddles, secret maps, and a hidden observatory buried beneath the village hills. Mysterious strangers arrive, each searching for the legendary Celestial Chart—a living map said to reveal the first story ever written. But not everyone’s wishes are kind, and soon Poppy must outwit a charming, quietly menacing professor who wants to change fate itself.

Can Poppy and her friends unlock the secrets of the stars before Amberwood’s story is rewritten forever?

Full of heart, wonder, and classic children’s book magic, this whimsical adventure will sweep you away to a world where every ordinary day hides an extraordinary secret.

Perfect for fans of Eva Ibbotson, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and magical stories with brave, curious heroes.