The Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)

The Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)

by Katherine Woodfine (Author), Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)

Synopsis

You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair's department store! Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and Mysteries around every corner. Wonder at the daring theft of the priceless Clockwork Sparrow! Tremble as the most Dastardly criminals in London enact their wicked plans! Gasp as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose, Crack Codes, Devour Iced Buns and vow to bring the villains to justice...The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow is the first book in a sumptuous mystery-adventure series for 9+ readers, full of vivid Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton, Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike and Nancy Drew. The next title in the series, The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth, publishes in March 2016. Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. "A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure." (Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers Katie, age 10 for lovereading4kids.co.uk). "A brilliant historical detective novel - I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down! The characters were really believable and the story was so exciting. My new favourite!" (Celeste, age 13 for lovereading4kids.co.uk). 'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.'

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Farshore
Published: 04 Jun 2015

ISBN 10: 1405276177
ISBN 13: 9781405276177
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Author Bio
Katherine Woodfine was born in Lancashire in 1983, and studied English at Bristol University. She lives in London and since 2009 has worked for the literature charity Booktrust, where she is a children's book specialist and project manager of the Children's Laureate, working with leading children's authors such as Malorie Blackman, Julia Donaldson and Anthony Browne.