Mary Ann's greatest wish is to become an opera singer and she's thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform with his sister in Chelsea. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered.

On a visit to her cousins in London, Lizzie's passion for trees and plants is fuelled by a visit to the newly opened Kew Gardens. Like her cousin, who wants to defy her middle-class upbringing and become a nurse, Lizzie has the ambition and the will to go against the conventions of Victorian life and become a gardener.

Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography and is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend and photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true? The second 'Historical House' title from award-winning author, Adele Geras, this is a touching and beautifully crafted tale of hope and ambition, full of authentic historical detail and girl appeal.

When 13-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at 6 Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The 'Votes for Women' campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family.

1941. London is suffering from the Blitz and the country is gripped by patriotic fervour. Josie finds it hard to understand her brother's decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she moves to a new school and gets drawn into tormenting one of her classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs.

Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon and so she's fascinated by the news of the first moon landing. But will it be the same magical place once man has set foot on it, and will her paintings win the attention they deserve.