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The House of One Hundred Clocks

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JUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. But Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries... Can she work out its secrets before time runs out?

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The House of One Hundred Clocks by Am Howell

From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling new mystery filled with ticking secrets and gripping adventure, set against an Edwardian backdrop of invention and change. JUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. Soon Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and stolen winding keys... Can she work out the house's secrets before time runs out? "Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph "Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times on The Garden of Lost Secrets
Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs* The Times *
Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph *
Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons *
Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post *
An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *
A.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.
SKU GOR010431641
ISBN 13 9781474959568
ISBN 10 1474959563
Title The House of One Hundred Clocks
Author Am Howell
Condition very good
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Year published 2020-02-06
Number of pages 336
Prizes Winner of The East Anglian Book of the Year Award 2020, Winner of Stockport Children's Book Award 2021 (UK), Winner of Mal Peet Children's Award 2020 (UK), Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us