By author Jason Fry and illustrator Phil Noto (Disney-Lucasfilm Press via Egmont UK Ltd.)
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…”
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Tag: mystery
The Clockwork Crow | Review
By Catherine Fisher (Firefly Press)
Set in Victorian Wales, this is a tale full of mystery, suspense and winter frosts – perfect for the current chilly weather!
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Summer Sizzlers 2018 | Reviews
This summer has been hot, hot, hot, so why not find yourself a shady spot and grab one of the cool titles from our reviews below!
Give It A Go! Gaslight | Review
By Eloise Williams (Firefly Press)
Rescued by her uncle Sid after her mother disappears, Nansi lives a miserable existence doing turns in the theatre and thieving for her benefactor, in the hope of one day being able to afford to hire a detective to find her mother.
Out Now: The Chocolate Factory Ghost
By author David O’Connell, with illustrations by Claire Powell (Bloomsbury Publishing)
When Archie McBudge finds out that he is heir to a sweet-making dynasty, it takes him and his Mum completely by surprise.
Everything from now on should be perfect; after all, isn’t it every child’s dream to own a sweet factory?
Out Now: Letters from The Lighthouse
By Emma Carroll (Faber & Faber)
Set in World War II, this thrilling and tense mystery adventure will keep you guessing to the very end!
Give It A Go! Murder Most Unladylike
Murder Most Unladylike – Robin Stevens
AR Level: 5.8
Back to the golden age of murder mysteries!
Children’s Novel Wins Costa Book of the Year
Congratulations to Frances Hardinge for winning the prestigious Costa Book of the Year Award 2015 with her Victorian murder mystery The Lie Tree – and for being only the second children’s novel to win since the award began!
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