The Jewelled Moth (The Sinclair’s Mysteries)
Katherine Woodfine
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- History Time - blasts from the past
Average rating
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! The Jewelled Moth is the second book in the Sinclair’s Mysteries quartet, which is perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and M G Leonard’s Beetle Boy. The other books are The Clockwork Sparrow and The Painted Dragon. And look out for the thrilling conclusion in The Midnight Peacock, coming in October! * Cover and interior illustrations by Júlia Sardà. 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 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 Resonance FM discussing children’s literature. Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.Reviews
I loved this book! It was so full of mystery and suspence. It was a real page-turner. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.
Dame Fifi Porridge-Oats 09.08.2024
10/10 Would recommend
Empress Blossom Bluebird 26.07.2023
A really nice book about a priceless brooch that goes missing and a murder but as it seems the 2 mysteries are connected. And not in a way you would expect…
Nurse Cynthia Piccalilli 09.06.2023
Star Reviewer
It was a good book about always solving myst
Duchess Angora Stegosaurus 25.09.2022
I really liked this book because it was about a group of friends who are secret detectives. A lady’s favourite jewelled moth was stolen from her shawl that was on a bench when she went to dance with a gentleman.
Sergeant Zizou Starlight 19.08.2022
This book is a book packed with mystery and secrets.When Sophie and Lil are hired fo
Doctor Tuesday Bertrand 14.08.2022
It was very good and my favorite character was Emily as she made the book more interesting . I would like to recommend this book .My favourite part was when they found out who killed Emily and every chapter was left on a cliff hanger!
Anonymous 28.07.2022
Yes
Captain Lacey Paddington 20.08.2021
i would recommend this book to anyone who likes books that are set in different eras.
Coach Blueberry Armchair 13.08.2021
It's Veronica Whitley's debut, and she is given a priceless jewelled moth from Lord Beaucastle. When she loses it, she calls for Lil, and Sophie to find it for her. Can they find out who took the Jewelled Moth and why in time for Veronica's debut ball?
Professor Daisy Vegas 08.08.2021
Amazing adventure
Principal Esmerelda Sudoku 23.07.2021
Really good.
Countess Nectarine Bookmark 01.12.2020
I liked this book because it was full of mystery and stealing!
Lord Octopus Colly-Wobbles 03.09.2020
This is the second book in The Sinclair's Mysteries series, and boy, is it a good one. It starts off with the theft of The Jewelled Moth, a priceless old brooch that belonged to Lord Beaucastle. Except, it wasn't stolen off him. It was given as a present to his soon to be fiancée, the debutante, Veronica. You know what? I have already given you too much information. You should read it yourselves and find out what happens next. Bye!
Empress Birthday-cake Sausage-Roll 01.09.2020
This is not a very good book as the story was lacking a plot.
Doctor Bernice Borneo 28.08.2020
I would recommend this book for people who love a mystery.
Anonymous 16.08.2020
Love it
Anonymous 09.08.2020
Another brilliant mystery book with Sophie and Lil as heroines!! Fantastic read, wanted to turn every page!
Anonymous 07.08.2020
I loved this book, it was scary, but in a good way!
Director Nectarine Custard 30.07.2020
I would recommend this book because of the twist in the middle
Captain Daisy Spinner 22.07.2020
