the mystery of the
clockwork sparrow
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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, break codes,
devour iced buns and vow to bring the villains to justice . . .
A splendid adventure awaits you.
The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow follows the adventures of recently orphaned fourteen-year-old Sophie, a shop girl at the newly opened Sinclair’s Department Store in London. Just as she’s settling into her new life, a priceless object is stolen, a young man is attacked and Sophie is implicated in the crime.
Combining mystery, adventure and friendship with a sumptuous Edwardian setting, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow is an absolute joy of a book, transporting the reader to a world of heady glamour offset by a murky criminal underground. It’s Nancy Drew with a PBS twist, and readers of all ages will adore the cast of exceptionally likeable characters.
Read our interview with author Katherine Woodfine.
Download coloring pages for the Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow!
