The House of One Hundred Clocks
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The House of One Hundred Clocks by Am Howell
JUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. But Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries... Can she work out its secrets before time runs out?
Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs* The Times *
Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph *
Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons *
Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post *
An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *
Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph *
Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons *
Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post *
An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *
A.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474959568 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474959563 |
| Title | The House of One Hundred Clocks |
| Author | Am Howell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-02-06 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Winner of The East Anglian Book of the Year Award 2020, Winner of Stockport Children's Book Award 2021 (UK), Winner of Mal Peet Children's Award 2020 (UK), Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2021 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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