''Top ten Children's Books about London" In the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland it's great to see another child heroine taking on a traditionally male task. She shows personality and determination, hence she is setting an example for young girls." London Mums Magazine "Many thanks for coming into Archbishop Sumner Primary School to share your book with us.The children really enjoyed the fact that the story was set in London and could really relate to the setting and characters alike. The activity was inspiring and the children loved having the opportunity to become illustrators for the day. They wanted this to continue beyond the morning and took a lot of pride in their pictures. We enjoyed meeting all who were involved and would welcome them back into our school at any time." Archbishop Sumner Primary School - Lambeth ''After reading her book series, a regular bus trip to the city centre will never look the same - it becomes a wonderful adventure about town. Francesca is an awesome reader and can interact with children on their level, making them feel welcomed and valued. The main character of Beatrice is lovable and appealing and the idea of making building and a bus come to life is original and goes hands in hands with children's imagination. Especially, if they get bored about travelling the city by bus. "Tower Hamlets Public Library - Idea Store -Watney Market ''We very much enjoyed this story idea and we really appreciate the author's enthusiasm and passion for London. We wish the very best success to this wonderful story.'' The Mayor of London - Culture Team Top ten Children's Books about London" In the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland it's great to see another child heroine taking on a traditionally male task. She shows personality and determination, hence she is setting an example for young girls." London Mums Magazine
Beatrice has a secret ... Many secrets, actually, and she keeps them all to herself, apart from sharing a few with her BFF Mark. Every Sunday Beatrice embarks on a crazy adventure with her other bestie, who happens to be the talking London Bus RM 168 via Waterloo. London is not the city everyone thinks it is! The Bus introduces her to a city full of secrets, illusions and traps but also fun adventure and secrets stories. Its inhabitants - famous grumpy talking buildings, parks and tourists attractions who all complain for some one or another to the Mayor of London - a man known for his fiery temper - all have hopes, unfulfilled dreams and problems, just like Beatrice. She’s captured by the sloppy MI6's spies, helps a whimpering Red Telephone Box resolve the mysterious disappearance of her phone – then she meets the Mayor of London, who has two big secrets of his own. And he’s planning to get rid of the old London Bus ....