The Painted Dragon
The Sinclair's Mysteries
by Katherine Woodfine
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Pub Date 9 Feb 2017 | Archive Date 9 Feb 2017
Egmont Publishing | Egmont
Description
A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series.
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!
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Praise for The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow:
'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers
‘A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!’ – Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids 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 and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' - Julia Eccleshare, Guardian
'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste, age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer
The Mystery of the Painted Dragon is the third book in the Sinclair Mysteries quartet. The other two books are the bestselling The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow and The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth.
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781405282895 |
| PRICE | £6.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
Featured Reviews
Miss C, Educator
The Painted Dragon by Katherine Woodfine
Publication Date 9th February 2017
Another fantastic romp through Edwardian London, as Sophie and Lil set out to catch a thief. When the King's painting is stolen from the exhibition at Sinclair's department store, our intrepid detectives help Leo clear her name and keep her safe from the real thief. But is The Baron back? Sophie isn't as sure as the rest that he really is gone for good…
Once more, we are transported back in time, through the eyes of the cleverly crafted characters so that we see more than one London. From Leo's nervous awe at gaining a place at the renowned Spencer Institute we get to visit The Café Royal, and finally get to meet the Suffragettes.
With dastardly villains, courageous friends, and plot twists aplenty, The Painted Dragon is the best Sinclair Mystery yet.
Great for fans of Nancy Drew, Goth Girl, and Murder Most Unladylike.
Margaret P, Librarian
The latest adventure for the team at Sinclair's dept store. Full of intrigue and period detail. Yet another triumph.
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