Books in Sinclair's Mysteries series

Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series. You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair's department store! Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and Mysteries around every corner. Wonder at the daring theft of the priceless Clockwork Sparrow! Tremble as the most Dastardly criminals in London enact their wicked plans! GASP as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose, Crack Codes, Devour Iced Buns and vow to bring the villains to justice...Look out for the thrilling sequels, The Jewelled Moth and The Painted Dragon. Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda "A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure." (Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers Katie, age 10 for lovereading4kids.co.uk). "A brilliant historical detective novel - I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down! The characters were really believable and the story was so exciting. My new favourite!"(Celeste, age 13 for lovereading4kids.co.uk). "An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten." The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK's first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonan

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Clockwork Sparrow. The Honour Of Your Company Is Requested At Lord Beaucastle's Fancy Dress Ball. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk...It will be the most thrilling event of the season! Cover and interior illustrations by Julia Sarda. Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: "A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure." (Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers). "A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!" (Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids reviewer). "Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel."(Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times). "It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb." (Julia Eccleshare, Guardian). "An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten." (Celeste, age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer). The first book in the Sinclair's Mystery series, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2016. Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children's literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Proj

Torin Sinclair and his friends Drake and Raine are always available for trouble in their hometown of Snow Park, Colorado. When a glowing figure dressed in old prospector's clothes starts to haunt the town library, the teenagers are determined to figure out why. They stake out the library at night but the ghost nearly kills them when it escapes their trap. Then the figure starts haunting Tor, appearing in the woods behind his house. Worse, the ghost starts to drain the very life out of the wild animals in the forest, and the people of the town are next. From the dangerous snowboarding slopes of the White Gates to the hidden mining tunnels under the mountains, Tor and his friends will risk their lives to find the ghost and stop it before it's too late.

Torin Sinclair and his friends think they've got a handle on all of the mysteries of Snow Park, Colorado. They’re wrong.Torin, Drake, and Raine know about the hidden mining tunnels underneath the town and they keep the secrets of the creatures that live in the high forests on Borsh Mountain. But nothing prepares them for the adventure that awaits when Tor adopts Roscoe, a giant young dog. Why does a sinister man appear to claim the abandoned, abused mutt? When Tor and his friends venture into the haunted Phantom Canyon where Roscoe was found, they stumble upon an amazing secret…and a deadly trap. With only a few hours to save his mom and his friends, Tor—with Roscoe’s help—must unravel the ancient secret of Phantom Canyon.

Torin Sinclair and his friends think they've got a handle on all of the mysteries of Snow Park, Colorado. They’re wrong. Torin, Drake, and Raine know about the hidden mining tunnels underneath the town and they keep the secrets of the creatures that live in the high forests on Borsh Mountain. But nothing prepares them for the adventure that awaits when Tor adopts Roscoe, a giant young dog. Why does a sinister man appear to claim the abandoned, abused mutt? When Tor and his friends venture into the haunted Phantom Canyon where Roscoe was found, they stumble upon an amazing secret…and a deadly trap. With only a few hours to save his mom and his friends, Tor—with Roscoe’s help—must unravel the ancient secret of Phantom Canyon.