Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series. 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...Look out for the thrilling sequels, The Jewelled Moth and The Painted Dragon. 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." The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonan

The Clockwork Sparrow (Sinclair's Mysteries)

Children's Books

Katherine Woodfine

Mysteries & Detectives

Egmont Books Ltd.

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. The Honour Of Your Company Is Requested At Lord Beaucastle's Fancy Dress Ball. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk...It will be the most thrilling event of the season! Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: "A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure." (Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers). "A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!" (Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids reviewer). "Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel."(Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times). "It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb." (Julia Eccleshare, Guardian). "An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten." (Celeste, age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer). The first book in the Sinclair's Mystery series, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Proj

Mystery Of The Jewelled Moth

History

AMS Domestic Book Sales AMS007

Dancer's Dream

Simon & Schuster Children's UK

FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. 2016 Kane Miller/EDC trade paperback, Katherine Woodfine (The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth). Recently orphaned Sophie Taylor, now a shopgirl at London's newly opened Sinclair's department store, finds herself implicated in the theft of the priceless clockwork sparrow in this Edwardian mystery adventure. - Amazon

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

Kane Miller/EDC Publishing

Once again our heroines, Sophie and Lil are on the case, donning cunning disguises and mingling in high society, leading them straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind.

The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth

RHM Thrift Books

The Mystery Of The Clockwork Sparrow

When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines Sophie and Lil find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides! Be amazed as the brave duo pit their wits against this perilous puzzle! Marvel at their cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with – no matter what dangers lie ahead…
Katherine Woodfine’s books are fast-paced historical mystery adventures full of fabulous Edwardian period detail and captivating characters.

The Mystery of the Painted Dragon

Literature & Fiction

Kane Miller Books EDC Publishing

Based on the life of Rose Bertin, credited with creating haute-couture; inspiring, bold, and readable story; includes full-color illustrations that evoke a sense of the period; and written by the author of the bestselling The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow.Rose dreams of creating clothes for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, she must draw on all her skills to design the most breathtaking dress of them all. Inspired by the real-life story of Rose Bertin.

Rose's Dress of Dreams

Kane/Miller Book Publishers

Rose's Dress Of Dreams

Kate-Pankhurst

Kane-Miller

Young Rose dreams of sewing beautiful dresses for the women of Paris. But when a chance encounter with royalty changes her life, Rose must draw on all her skills to create the most breathtaking dress of them all Based on the life of Rose Bertin, the woman credited with creating haute-couture, this is a story to inspire bold girls and boys everywhere.

Roses Dress Of Dreams

Barrington Stoke

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