Cogheart
Peter Bunzl
The first in the bestselling Cogheart Adventures series, where mayhem, murder and mystery meet in a gripping Victorian world of fantastical imagination.
Some secrets change the world in a heartbeat.
Lily’s life is in mortal peril. Her father is missing and now silver-eyed men stalk her through the shadows. What could they want from her?
With her friends – Robert, the clockmaker’s son, and Malkin, her mechanical fox – Lily is plunged into a murky and menacing world. Too soon Lily realizes that those she holds dear may be the very ones to break her heart…
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD
SELECTED AS ONE OF THE NATION’S 100 FAVOURITE STORIES TO SHARE (World Book Day, 2018)
""A steampunky tale of ambition, pursuit and revenge."" The Guardian
""A delightfully badly behaved heroine, enthralling mechanicals and a stormer of a plot."" Abi Elphinstone
""A glittering clockwork treasure."" Piers Torday
Reviews
Never give up if your family are not close to you.
Principal Petronella Bookmark 30.07.2024
This page-turner of a book is a fascinating tale set in Victorian England about a girl called Lily, who with the help of friends discovers her past. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys adventure or mystery fiction books or has read and liked Philip Pullman’s book, Clockwork (aka All Wound Up).
Mademoiselle Heroica Possum 17.08.2023
my fav was the kraken ;)
Anonymous 14.11.2022
i thought this book was very good, I rate it 5/5. I would not recommend reading other books in this series before reading this book- like I did, as it gives too much away! My favourite person was Robert because even though he had it tough he still helped Lily massively. My favourite part was when John was talking to Robert at the end. I would definitely recommend!
Fairy Daisy Hammersmith 16.08.2021
Star Reviewer
I enjoyed the adventerous book and will probably enjoy the others aswell. I hope others would enjoy the book too. If it was fiction, my favourite character would probably be Lily as her never-ending mind might always lead her to another adventure. If it was factual, it interested me because maybe a child's thoughts could actually solve the unpredictable. I'd recommend the book to anyone who loves adventerous books.
Captain Pinky Bubble-wrap 05.08.2021
This excellent bo
Dona Daisy Hedgehog 12.02.2021
I thought that this a very exciting book and I thought it was a magical and thrilling story. I can't wat to read the next book. My favourite character was Robert. I would DEFINITELY recommend this book.
Madam Cupcake Bottlenose 19.01.2021
Lily Hartman is in a bit of trouble as her father has been captured in his airship and everyone thinks that he crashed but Lily knows that it is not true and is going to rescue him against his own words and then she finds out she has a secret ... Great book and I hope everyone enjoys it
Judge Nectarine Manatee 27.09.2020
I thought this was a wondrously exciting book . There a lots of twists and you never know what will happen next. My favourite character was Anna. She is so.... interesting and funny . I 100% recommend this to anyone who likes exciting stories. You do have to bare with cliff hangers though.
Empress Petunia Bookmark 20.07.2020
I love reading the book because it inspired me to write my own story with a twist of humour,imagination and brave moments.
Anonymous 24.08.2017
it was very exciting and the ending was very dramatic
Anonymous 08.08.2016
