Nightfall in New York

Author: Katherine Woodfine
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0755501276
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The fourth and final adventure in the brilliant Taylor & Rose series by bestselling author, Katherine Woodfine. For fans of The Sinclair Mysteries and Murder Most Unladylike series

The Mystery of the Midnight Peacock

Author: Katherine Woodfine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610678421
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The festive season has come to Sinclair's and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before. Will Mr. Sinclair's New Year's Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for all?

Blackberry Blue

Author: Jamila Gavin
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448121299
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
A stunning collection of mystical fairy tales, Blackberry Blue is packed with picturesque moments that will bewitch readers - Booktrust Step into a magical world of enchanted forests, talking animals and wicked witches . . . These six magical stories will thrill and enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight readers of all ages, and the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away. Gavin's six stories are spooky, engaging and refreshing in their originality. Complemented by Richard Collingridge's atmospheric illustrations, this lovely book deserves to become a classic. - Marilyn Brocklehurst, Bookseller

The Secret Key

Author: Lena Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781725476202
Category : Child detectives
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
Agatha Oddlow has been a detective for as long as she can remember -- she's just been waiting for her first big case. And nothing gets bigger than saving the City of London from some strange goings-on. With a home in the middle of Hyde Park, a room full of beloved sleuthing novels, and a secret key that gives her access to a whole hidden side of London, Agatha is perfectly poised to solve the mystery of what's going on. But just who can she trust when no one is quite who they seem.

The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth

Author: Katherine Woodfine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610674386
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jeweled 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!A fast-paced and compelling mystery adventure with gorgeous Edwardian period detail, this follow up to The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow will thrill and captivate readers of all ages.

Elisabeth and the Box of Colours

Author: Katherine Woodfine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781800900868
Category : Biographical fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Painting brings joy in a moment of grief in this moving and ultimately uplifting story inspired by the life of French portrait artist Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun.

The Lights Under the Lake: A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery

Author: Sophie Cleverly
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008218285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
The fourth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. Scarlet and Ivy’s school trip takes a turn for the worse as another mystery begins to unfold...

The Mystery of the Painted Dragon

Author: Katherine Woodfine
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781610676618
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 . . . It's their most perilous adventure yet!

The Routledge History of Literature in English

Author: Ronald Carter
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415243179
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
This is a guide to the main developments in the history of British and Irish literature, charting some of the main features of literary language development and highlighting key language topics.

Winter Magic

Author: Abi Elphinstone
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471159817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
A beautiful and classic anthology of frosty, magical short stories from acclaimed children’s writers. The Dreamsnatcher’s Abi Elphinstone heads up this gorgeous collection of wintery stories, featuring snow queens, frost fairs, snow dragons and pied pipers . . . from classic children’s writers Michelle Magorian, Geraldine McCaughrean, Jamila Gavin, Berlie Doherty, Katherine Woodfine, Piers Torday, Lauren St John, Amy Alward, Michelle Harrison and Emma Carroll. ‘Captures all the excitement of the season’ The Guardian An unmissable, enchanting treat of a collection that will be enjoyed for years to come, by readers of all ages. Also by Abi Elphinstone: The Dreamsnatcher The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song Everdark (World Book Day) Rumblestar Jungledrop The Crackledawn Dragon Everdark