The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger
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The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger by Jt Williams
WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDRENS BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE YEARPraise for The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award:
“What a joyful, heartstopping, theatrical whirlwind of a book”
“Everything about this beamed magnificence and made my heart soar”
“Its originality and freshness comes from the way that real history and historical characters are cleverly incorporated into the story, putting Black history firmly at the centre”
“Eloquent, clever, imaginative and fun”
“Kids will just hoover this book up”
“Black British Georgian history is effectively brought to life through characters based on real people, but it is the suspense and plot twists that keep the pages turning” – Sarah Keating, The Irish Times
‘This vivid theatreland mystery – whose atmospheric setting recalls Phillip Pullman’s The Ruby and the Smoke series – is deeply rooted in the abolitionist milieu and resonates sonorously today.’
The Observer, Chapter Books of the Month, 29th May 2022
‘I was hooked from the outset as Williams expertly takes the real life historical figures of two black Georgians Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle and imagines them tackling a mystery of an attempted onstage murder! From the descriptions of the Jamaica Coffee House to the candle lit theatre chandeliers Georgian London is vividly brought to life. A must read for mystery fans.’
Joseph Coelho, Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate
“Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines. I can't wait to read the next instalment and find out what Lizzie and Belle will get up to next!”
Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair’s Mysteries series
J.T. Williams studied English Literature at Cambridge University before becoming a primary school teacher. After teaching full-time, she became a programme manager at the Royal African Society leading creative writing schools workshops for the literature festival Africa Writes. Now a freelance educator and writer, she has won several prizes for her work.
Her debut short story appeared in The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008485252 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008485259 |
| Title | The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger |
| Author | Jt Williams |
| Series | The Lizzie And Belle Mysteries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2022-06-09 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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