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Betsy Bow-Linnet is determined to become a world famous concert pianist like her parents. There's just one problem: no matter how hard she practises she doesn't share their musical talents. So when a mysterious letter arrives from a woman claiming to know of an unusual method that will make Betsy's playing stupendous, Betsy jumps at the chance. There's just one condition: she must keep the method a secret.

Seit sie sich erinnern kann, lebt Property in einem Buchladen. Als sie fünf war, wurde sie dort bei den Fundsachen entdeckt und wuchs bei Ladenbesitzerin Netty und deren Sohn Michael auf. Eines Tages gewinnt die Familie den tollsten Buchladen der Welt, "Montgomerys Bücherparadies" in London! Doch Property ahnt, dass etwas faul ist. Warum wollte Montgomery seinen Laden überhaupt loswerden? Als dann noch ein dubioser Mann auftaucht und das Geld für ein kostbares Manuskript zurückfordert, ist klar: Property muss der Sache auf den Grund gehen - sonst ist das Bücherparadies in Gefahr!

Betsy is delighted that her father is opening a bakery. And when the taster of fine foods for the queen asks him to cater for a Royal Gala, it seems like the icing on the cake - until they discover just how many cakes are needed. The whole family pitches in to help, but as the day of the gala dawns, Betsy knows the only way they’ll get the job done is with a little help from her 44 mice. Just as long as she can keep them away from prying eyes.

Betsy is taking her mice to the vets when she spots the lights of the circus tent and can’t resist stepping inside. Soon she’s transfixed by the spellbinding performers as they tumble, spin and fly through the air. But when her mice escape and ruin the final act, Betsy has to face the odious ringmaster, Mr Fry. And he’s determined to make her pay....