As she stood wedged between a couple of clerks wearing bowler hats and carrying newspapers, she gazed out of the window at the grey street, wondering whether that faint fragrance of spring she’d caught on the wind had been just her imagination. Another Monday morning and, all about her, London was whirring into life: damp and steamy with last night’s rain and this morning’s smoke. Sophie hung on tightly to the leather strap as the omnibus rattled forwards. Becoming to every face shape, it is a practical everyday choice for the young working lady. This dainty straw hat with a ribbon bow is the essence of charming simplicity. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing 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. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children’s literature.

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. My new favourite!'Ĭeleste, age 13 for .uk – 'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure…This is now one of my top ten.' Katie, age 10 for .uk – 'A brilliant historical detective novel – I read it in one sitting and couldn’t put it down! The characters were really believable and the story was so exciting. ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers

Look out for the thrilling sequel, The Jewelled Moth.Ĭover and interior illustrations by Júlia Sardà 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, CRACK CODES, DEVOUR ICED BUNS and vow to bring the villains to justice… You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair’s department store!Įnter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and MYSTERIES around every corner. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel.

The mystery of the clockwork sparrow