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An intriguing first novel from a promising new author.
(Independent )Completely gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure.
(Bookseller )Renner's story bristles with talent and brio, craft and polish.
(Times )Vivid descriptions, intensely human characterisation and an original plot make this a stunning novel for young readers to enjoy.
(Carousel )'Gorgeously exciting and well written, with a hero as strong-minded and quick witted as its heroine, Renner's acute sense of psychology, politics and pace makes this one to revel in.'
(The Times )Compelling characters and good writing make this developing series a real treat. Not to be missed.
(Times )Original and absorbing. ****
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"No clue about why the Queen vanished had ever been found. Until now..."
The day Charlie discovers a scrap of paper that could solve the dark mystery of her mother's disappearance, her world changes. Forever.
Charlie and her friend, Toby, must race against time on a dangerous mission to uncover the sinister truth. But in this shadowy world of secrets and lies, there is more to fear than they can possibly imagine... (20100130)
The day Charlie discovers a scrap of paper that could solve the dark mystery of her mother's disappearance, her world changes. Forever.
Charlie and her friend, Toby, must race against time on a dangerous mission to uncover the sinister truth. But in this shadowy world of secrets and lies, there is more to fear than they can possibly imagine... (20100130)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book for boys or girls!,
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This review is from: Castle of Shadows (Paperback)
This is a brilliant book - fast paced and very exciting, eminently suitable for any child who enjoys solving mysteries. What happened to Charlie's mother? Why is her father behaving so oddly? And, most important of all, who can be trusted? Set in an imaginary alternative Victorian world, the story is told in language that manages to be both simple and gloriously evocative. A fantastic read, highly recommended.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kept me up till 2am...,
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This review is from: Castle of Shadows (Paperback)
I hardly ever finish a novel these days but this one had me up till 2am to find out things turned out at the end.
Charlie has been left almost to fend for herself in the cold unwelcoming castle after the mysterious disappearance of her mother, the Queen, and the increasingly bizarre behaviour of her father, the King. There are other adults around but it's not an easy job to decide which of them can be trusted and which can't. Charlie is determined to find out what happened to her mother, even if it puts her own life in real danger. Although the main character, Charlie, is a girl, the book will appeal to boys, too, with a great secondary character, Tobias, and filled with lots of action that's slightly unusual as it's set in an alternative Victorian setting. Great for children (and adults!) who like mysteries, trying to work out who to trust and who not to, and for anyone that loves a really good story. I'm ordering another three copies for my nieces and nephews...
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unputdownable,
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This review is from: Castle of Shadows (Paperback)
I sat down to have a quick read of this before passing it on to a ten-year old - and found myself completely hooked. It's a breathlessly exciting, full-blooded adventure story with a rich cast of characters. As the pages turn in the wake of the tempestuous Charlie, the plot has as many twists and turns as the dark passages of the castle itself. The book is beautifully written, conjuring up vivid pictures of the mad king's castle of cards, the housekeeper's rustling bombazine, the mean streets of the city... The drama is shot through with intriguing scientific snippets, such as the workings of a pneumatic railway, and some teasing questions about politics and power, making this a book that can be enjoyed at many levels, by girls and boys, and by adults too.
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