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Castle of Shadows [Paperback]

Ellen Renner (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 7 Jan 2010
"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...

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Orchard (7 Jan 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1408304457
  • ISBN-13: 978-1408304457
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 256,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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An intriguing first novel from a promising new author.

(Independent 20100619)

Completely gripping, edge-of-your-seat adventure.

(Bookseller 20090918)

Renner's story bristles with talent and brio, craft and polish.

(Times 20100130)

Vivid descriptions, intensely human characterisation and an original plot make this a stunning novel for young readers to enjoy.

(Carousel 20100701)

'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 20100801)

Compelling characters and good writing make this developing series a real treat. Not to be missed.

(Times 20101120)

Original and absorbing. ****

(Books For Keeps 20110501)

About the Author

Ellen Renner grew up in the Ozark hills of southern Missouri and ran away to England as soon as possible. She trained as a painter before turning her artistic hand to creative writing.
CASTLE OF CARDS is Ellen's stunning debut novel. It won the 2007 Cornerstone's/Writers News WOW Factor Competition, which led her to be snapped up by her agent.
Ellen lives in Devon with her husband and young son - in a castle!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me up till 2am... 10 Jan 2010
By Juliet C. Bell
Format: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...
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book! 12 Jan 2010
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It was really good and I really enjoyed reading it. I couldn't stop until I had finished reading it.
I liked Charlie a lot and the end was so good.
I cant wait for the next one!
By Lydia, age 9 years
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5.0 out of 5 stars Castle of Shadows 7 Jan 2010
By Chicklish
Format:Paperback
This is a fabulous book set in a fantastic kingdom. Every nook and cranny of Charlie's world is filled with shadowy secrets, and not everyone is quite what they seem. The characters are intriguing, and the setting of Quale Castle is so well-described that I could imagine everything very clearly. I loved the confused king, the sharp-witted prime minister, and the defiant, brave Charlie herself. The plot is full of clever twists and it keeps you guessing all the way through. As Charlie tears through adventure after adventure, the ever-increasing danger, political intrigue and threats feel very real, as well as being brilliant, nail-biting fun.

Castle of Shadows will be a huge hit with fans of mysterious, absorbing and action-packed novels aimed at readers aged 9+.
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