First published 2008
Twelve-year-old Petra embarks on a daring journey to Prague, accompanied by her enchanted tin spider. Her mission: retrieve the stolen eyes that the Prince of Bohemia took from her father. Aided by a Roma boy and his sister, Petra navigates the city's winding streets and encounters a world of wonder, danger, and the power of friendship.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Prague
288 pages · Paperback