Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

A gorgeous anniverary edition of the first title in Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut series, The Sinclair Mysteries. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for readers of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G.Leonard's Adventures on Trains.

'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' - KATHERINE RUNDELL, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES

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...

Readers LOVE The Clockwork Sparrow!

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.'

Review:

'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers.

"Woodfine's stunning debut novel boasts tantalizing Edwardian-era set dressing" - WORLD Magazine

Prizes: Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Younger Fiction 2016.