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The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

By: Katherine Woodfine
Narrated by: Jessica Preddy
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Summary

You are cordially invited to attend the grand opening of Sinclair's department store!

Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and mysteries around every corner. 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....

©2015 Katherine Woodfine (P)2016 W. F. Howes Ltd

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"A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure." (Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers)

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Brilliant🤩😜😊😍

Totally awesome can’t wait to read the next few of the series. Read brilliantly and the story is epic.

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great book

this is a great book
would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysterys and very thrilling

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Great Characters - Fast Paced Plot

Thoroughly enjoyable mystery with engaging characters a rounded plot and great narration by Jessica Preddy

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the clockwork sparrow

I really liked this book I liked the way they solved it I also liked the fact that it was told from different peoples perspectives

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Brilliant!!

I did buy the book but couldn't get into it so I thought I'd give it a go on here, so pleased I did it's great.

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I recommend this book

A delightful storyline about a group of friends who gravitate together while investigating the theft of a priceless jewel in a upmarket emporium.

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Enjoyable tale. Great for younger listeners

This is a good mystery novel for kids. Really enjoyed it. Very easy to listen to. I will get the next instalment.

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Clock work sparrow

I loved this book because I love mysteries my favourite bit was when joe picked the lock reason being because i would love to learn how to pick locks

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it was unexpected and amazing .😀

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Amazing

This book📕 is amazing👍😍🤩 I loved listening👂 to it. So cool and thrilling but at the same thing time intriguing

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