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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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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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...
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...
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
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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A real page turner.
We bought this for our 10 year old girl who is an excellent reader and she said "she thoroughly enjoyed it". Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. I. Syed
Gormenghast for juniors
A faded castle, a King who spends his time building huge towers from playing cards, the sinister disappearance of the Queen, the old butler living in the dusty basement out of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Elliott
Sure to be a classic!
Castle of Shadows is an excellent book, full of twists and turns. Set in an alternative victorian world, it tells the story of Charlie who is a Princess. Read more
Published 20 months ago
Best new (childrens') author I've read in a long time!
I've just re-read 'Castle of Shadows' in preparation for the publication of the sequel ('City of Thieves') and it was just as fantastic the second time round. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Roz
An Exciting Find
As a primary teacher, I'm always on the look out for something new and exciting - and I've found it! Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by S. Flower
What a fantastic book.
I bought this book to read with my kids, but carried on reading it after they had gone to bed, and finished it the first night. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Rachel H
age not important
This book is described as being for children so I must be a child at heart! At more than 50 years older than the recommended age range I found Castle of Shadows thrilling and... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Ruth N. Cohen
A princess with a difference
I really enjoyed this book. It was exciting with a strong and unusual heroine, in a fantasy world that had a real historical flavour. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by ML Jensen
Unputdownable
I sat down to have a quick read of this before passing it on to a ten-year old - and found myself completely hooked. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by A. J. Richardson
Castle of Shadows
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. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Chicklish
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