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The Painted Dragon (The Sinclair's Mysteries)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Painted Dragon (The Sinclair's Mysteries)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katherine Woodfine
SeriesThe Sinclair's Mysteries
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781405282895
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Farshore
Publication Date 9 February 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Fast-paced, compelling mystery adventure with gorgeous Edwardian period detail, this is Mr Selfridge meets Nancy Drew! Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. 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!

Author Biography

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 and 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 followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.

Reviews

Jolly good fun. * Kirkus Reviews *