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100 Summers by Ali Sparkes

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July 16, 2024

Dante has been given a place at a summer school. He suffers from ADHD and is dyslexic so he is expecting to be teased and bullied and get into fights while he is at Candlesham Hall. But after his room mate falls ill, he has his own room and discovers a book hiding in the ceiling. Great, he’s dyslexic and he’s found a book! But the book is intriguing, and tells of another time when someone else lived in at Candlesham Hall. Someone who left clues to a treasure. So begins Dante’s adventure discovering the Hall and it’s grounds, and discovering more about himself as well. I loved this story, the history, the secret codes. A great adventure.

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Movies Showing Nowhere by Yorick Goldewijk

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July 16, 2024

This is an amazing story, that has been translated from Dutch, and it certainly deserves a bigger audience. Cate’s mum died when she was born & for the last 12 years her Dad has been grieving. So Cate has got used to be on her own, When she finds the empty cinema and the mysterious Mrs Kano, a whole new chapter opens up in her life. Mrs Kano has a projector that can show such a vivid memory that you can go through the cinema screen and become part of it. All you need is a photo. The time slip element & the twist at the end work really well. A great story for anyone who likes old cinemas and the mystery that surrounds them. It is also a story of families and friendship, the bonds that tie us together.

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Gracie Fairshaw and the Missing Reel by Susan Brownrigg

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March 4, 2024

The third adventure for young reporter Gracie Fairshaw and her friends is set in the world of movie stars, cinema, and Blackpool in the 1930’s. There is great excitement when news of a film being shot in Blackpool, and Gracie is very excited when asked to interview the star, Sally Sunshine. She is transported into a world where nothing is quite what it seems, where Gracie and her friends are caught up in the mystery of the missing film reel, body doubles, and disagreements within the cast. Can Gracie work out who is telling the truth in a world full of stories?

Another great adventure from Susan Brownrigg, who makes Blackpool come alive with her descriptions of the cinema industry in the town & the historic buildings, some of which are still there for everyone to explore.

I also liked the cast list at the front of the book, giving everyone’s character and how they fit into the story.

Discover the full list of Gracie Fairshaw’s adventures at:

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Isaac Turner Investigates The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman

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February 8, 2024

Is it ever a good idea to play with time?

Diggory Turner is the horologist in charge of the clocks on Big Ben and his son Isaac loves to help him sorting the weights & pennies out that make the clock one of the most important timepieces in Britain. But one night Diggory goes missing. Isaac is worried and mystified. His only hope is Hattie, the daughter of the Speaker of the House of Commons. Hattie knows all the shortcuts, staff only passages and broom cupboards throughout the Palace of Westminster and spends a lot of time up on the rooftop watching.

Is it coincidence that Diggory has gone missing just as a new law is being debated about New Time. The existing 24hour clock would be replaced by a digital clock. Ten hours in a day, one hundred minutes in an hour & one hundred seconds in a minute. It could cause chaos.

Isaac and Hattie discover a trail of conspiracy and deceit as they follow the clues that Diggory has left for them. Their adventure takes us around Big Ben, to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, and the National Physical Laboratory in S W London & we learn a lot about time, clocks & timepieces and how the Palace of Westminster works.

This is a great story, with Sam Sedgman taking us on a page turning adventure with wonderful illustrations by Stephanie Shafer & Thy Bui including a map and cross section of Big Ben. I really need to plan a visit to the Royal Observatory on my next visit to London. The good news is that there a plans for a second book about Isaac Turner.

Discover more books by Sam Sedgman including the amazing Adventures on Trains series here: https://childrensbooksequels.co.uk/authors/name/sam-sedgman

The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnel

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January 10, 2023

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Set in Paris in 1888, Piaf sells roasted chestnuts on the street corner. She has an amazing memory, and can remember details from any year in her 12 year old life. But something is wrong with the people in Paris. They all seem to have lost their memories of the last year. When a sinkhole appears in front of Piaf’s stall, it begins a trail of adventures. We are led into the other Paris, the one that lies beneath the streets, where the tunnels and catacombs replace the avenues above. Piaf and her twin brother must find the lost children who have  been taken by Dr Le Chandelier and clear the fog.

A great adventure with wonderful illustrations by Ewa Beniak-Haremska. The historical detail adds to the story.

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