So well written and never once talking down to the younger reader, it really is an adventure which is very atmospheric as it's set in a grand department store. Therefore, I think many younger readers will find themselves entertained throughout and feel encouraged to read on to discover more. The action is well-paced and never lets up, ensuring there’s always something leading you on into the next chapters. More so, the heroine Sophie is fantastically drawn and a feisty intelligent young lady, which is a breath of fresh air. With a fantastic group of likeable characters, including Sophie, Billy, Lil, and Joe, the storyline of this book is compelling. Though my daughter is yet to read it, I just know she’s going to love The Clockwork Sparrow. I thought that due to it being a series of books, that is The Sinclair’s Mysteries, we could work through the entire series together, especially over lockdown, and have our own book group to discuss them afterwards. Though this was bought for my 11-year-old bookworm to read, I ended up reading it (at the grand old age of 40) and I absolutely adored it! My new favourite!'Ĭeleste, age 13 for .uk - 'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure…This is now one of my top ten.'

Katie, age 10 for .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.

‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers 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…Ĭover and interior illustrations by Júlia Sardà

You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair’s department store!Įnter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and MYSTERIES around every corner. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series.

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel.

The clockwork sparrow series