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Overview"A twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell.""An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do."" Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental StowawayJuly, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can't wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She's excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.But while Alice's sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark sabotage plot, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.When fog threatens the boat's journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever...Praise for A.M. Howell:WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK""Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel."" The Telegraph""Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail."" The Daily Mail""Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs."" The Times""Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling."" The i" Full Product DetailsAuthor: A.M. HowellPublisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.270kg ISBN: 9781801316743ISBN 10: 1801316740 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 03 August 2023 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsA high-octane nautical adventure, brimming over with secrets and sabotage, and the most wonderful crew of characters you could hope for. I could feel the sway & taste the sea spray. Really marvellous. This is the first in a new series & I can't wait to set sail again. * Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild * I was riveted from port to starboard, bow to stern by this brilliant book. Absolutely unputdownable and I'm already looking forward to the next! * Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller * Brilliant story which kept me gripped until the very end! -- Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of The Dragon in the Bookshop An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do. -- Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway Will appeal to fans of the Adventures on Train series. * The Bookseller * This new series kicks off aboard the RMS Queen Mary in 1936. Witnessing an attack draws Alice into a mystery, and soon she uncovers secrets within her own family. * Sunday Express * An exciting story with treachery, secrets and danger. * Books for Keeps * """An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do."" -- Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling ""Brilliant story which kept me gripped until the very end!"" -- Ewa Jozefkowicz,, author of The Dragon in the Bookshop" Author InformationBefore joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Monsters, dragons, superheroes - all the sort of stuff he loved as a child. And still does, truth be told. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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