The Magic Shoe Box

What could make a quiet old shop feel like the start of an adventure? For Kilani and Trinity, it’s a pair of mysterious brown boots—and a doorway to Victorian London.

In The Magic Shoe Box, curious Kilani discovers boots that change clothes like magic. When Trinity tries a pair, the siblings find themselves in 1865, surrounded by clattering horses and busy streets. Then a soot-covered boy appears, and a bun-stealing goose sends everyone racing through Covent Garden.

As Eric leads the siblings onward, they meet market stallholder Mrs Plum and head to a home where Polly is waiting on her birthday. A kind-faced woman mends clothes nearby, while Polly has a question for the unusual visitors.

Written for early readers ages 5–8, this playful chapter adventure offers an inviting first trip through time, with two siblings to follow, lively characters to meet, and seven illustrations to enjoy. The book includes the author’s text arranged in chapters and a table of contents, making it a welcoming choice for young readers and a fun gift for children who enjoy imaginative adventures.