
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9 years with gorgeous Edwardian period detail Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series Enid Blyton & Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series When a priceless painting is stolen our dauntless heroines Sophie & Lil find themselves faced with forgery trickery & 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 & prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with
- no matter what dangers lie ahead It's their most perilous adventure yet! Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow'A wonderful book with a glorious heroine & a true spirit of adventure'
- Katherine Rundell author of Rooftoppers A real page-turner it has murders spies & gangs of thieves Thrilling!'
- Indiana aged 10 years Love Readingfor Kids reviewer' Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted evocative novel'
- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times' It's a dashing plot an atmospheric setting & an extensive & imaginative cast Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb'
- Julia Eccleshare Guardian' An incredible read full of mystery wonder & adventure This is now one of my top ten'
- Celeste age 13 years Love Reading 4 Kids reviewer The Painted Dragon is the third book in the Sinclair's Mysteries quartet which is perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls & M G Leonard's Beetle Boy The other books are The Clockwork Sparrow & The Jewelled Moth & look out for the thrilling conclusion in The Midnight Peacock coming in October! Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship & YALC the UK's first Young Adult Literature Convention curated by Malorie Blackman She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children's literature Katherine blogs at followtheyellowcouk She lives in London