The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth
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The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth by Julia Lee
Clemency is utterly penniless and entirely alone, until she's taken in by the marvellous Marvels - a madcap family completely unlike her own. But it's a surprise to them all when she's mysteriously bundled from the house by the frightening Miss Clawe. Concerned about her fate, the Marvels set out to find her. Enlisting the help of some not-quite-genuine Red Indians, it's a calamitous race across the country. But Clemency's misadventures are more dire than her rescuers suspect . . . will they reach her in time? A thrilling adventure mystery with skulduggery, magic, and dark family secrets.
'This is a glorious mix of the essences of The Secret Garden , the Lemony Snicket books and a large dollop of inventivenessIt really is a wonderful read.' * www.waterstones.com *
'There's skulduggery, dark secrets and derring-do ahoy in this Victorian mystery adventure with a dash of dark humour.' * The Bookseller *
'A gutsy orphan, outrageous villainy, a delicious hint of danger, and a whole lot of heart. What more could you want?' * Sara Starbuck, author of The Dread Pirate Fleur books *
'A thrilling tale about a small, shy orphan; the tiniest mite can pack the biggest bite!' * Libby, aged 11 *
'Clemency wriggles for all she's worth through sticky situations!' * Jasmine, aged 9 *
'Thrilling and exciting . . . It left me wondering what was going to happen next. I didn't want to put it down! Full of suspense and action-packed.' * Amy, aged 10 *
'Clemency Wrigglesworth is fantastic. It is my favourite book I have ever read. The description is magical. It is fantastic!' * Eva, aged 9 *
'With an ensemble of offbeat characters, plenty of jaunty dialogue and a plucky heroine who will appeal to both boys and girls, The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth hits the mark. Always entertaining, the bouncy plot will jostle you along.' * Annabel Pitcher, Guardian *
A spirited heroine...Clemency Wrigglesworth, in the fine novel by Julia Lee * Waterstones.com *
'Julia Lee's storytelling has a distinctly modern voice, yet the framework of the novel is skilfully constructed with due respect for the Victorian literary tradition it represents... could inspire young readers to have a go at enjoying some of the classic fiction her adventures echo.' * Teach Primary *
'There's skulduggery, dark secrets and derring-do ahoy in this Victorian mystery adventure with a dash of dark humour.' * The Bookseller *
'A gutsy orphan, outrageous villainy, a delicious hint of danger, and a whole lot of heart. What more could you want?' * Sara Starbuck, author of The Dread Pirate Fleur books *
'A thrilling tale about a small, shy orphan; the tiniest mite can pack the biggest bite!' * Libby, aged 11 *
'Clemency wriggles for all she's worth through sticky situations!' * Jasmine, aged 9 *
'Thrilling and exciting . . . It left me wondering what was going to happen next. I didn't want to put it down! Full of suspense and action-packed.' * Amy, aged 10 *
'Clemency Wrigglesworth is fantastic. It is my favourite book I have ever read. The description is magical. It is fantastic!' * Eva, aged 9 *
'With an ensemble of offbeat characters, plenty of jaunty dialogue and a plucky heroine who will appeal to both boys and girls, The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth hits the mark. Always entertaining, the bouncy plot will jostle you along.' * Annabel Pitcher, Guardian *
A spirited heroine...Clemency Wrigglesworth, in the fine novel by Julia Lee * Waterstones.com *
'Julia Lee's storytelling has a distinctly modern voice, yet the framework of the novel is skilfully constructed with due respect for the Victorian literary tradition it represents... could inspire young readers to have a go at enjoying some of the classic fiction her adventures echo.' * Teach Primary *
Julia Lee has been making up stories for as long as she can remember. She wrote her first book aged 5, mainly so that she could do all the illustrations with a brand-new 4-colour pen, and her mum stitched the pages together on her sewing machine. As a child she was ill quite a bit, which meant she spent lots of time lying in bed and reading (bliss!). Julia grew up in London, but moved to the seaside to study English at university, and has stayed there ever since. Her career has been a series of accidents, discovering lots of jobs she didn't want to do, because secretly she always wanted to be a writer. Julia is married, has two sons, and lives in Sussex.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192733672 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192733672 |
| Title | The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth |
| Author | Julia Lee |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2013-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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