Why read The Clockwork Sparrow?

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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.

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Clockwork Sparrow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Tessa Buckley

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I really enjoyed this fast-paced and cleverly plotted historical novel set in Edwardian times.

The story follows shopgirl Sophie, who works in a big new department store in Oxford Street, but inadvertently becomes a suspect when a valuable clockwork sparrow is stolen from the store.

The race is then on for Sophie to clear her name, with the help of her three resourceful friends. Sophie herself is a likeable and intrepid heroine, and the plot twists and turns in unexpected ways.

From Tessa's list on children’s detective stories for middle grade readers.