The House of One Hundred Clocks
A.M. Howell
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling new mystery filled with ticking secrets and gripping adventure, set against an Edwardian backdrop of invention and change.
JUNE, 1905.
Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop.
Soon Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and stolen winding keys… Can she work out the house’s secrets before time runs out?
""Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel."" The Telegraph
""Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs."" The Times on The Garden of Lost Secrets
Reviews
I found it really hard to engage with this story. I therefore didnt finish it
Anonymous 03.08.2022
I loved this book as it was a small mystery that kept you guessing without being too scary. My favourite character , or pet, was Orbit Helena's cheeky parrot. I would recommend this book to 8-12 year-olds
Princess Pixie Washington 22.07.2022
I really like this book as it is an adventure book and this girl named Helena makes friends during this journey. It may be boring at first but you just have to keep reading and it gets better.
Anonymous 29.01.2022
This book is one of my all time favourites it always made me want to find out what happens next. My favourite character was Orit a blue fronted amazon bird.
Baroness Pixie Bluebird 30.08.2021
I liked the mystery in this book, it kept me guessing all the way through. I loved how girls could dress as boys - you don't have to dress like other people of the same gender. It has inspired me how you should always believe and even if your parents are busy, they will always be there for you if something goes wrong.
Princess Aphrodite Bouncy-castle 16.08.2021
I liked the character Orbit because it was a parrot and I like animal characters.
Anonymous 24.07.2021
I liked this book very much because it was magical and made me dream.
Chief Chip Bottlenose 11.02.2021
I LOVE THIS BOOK!! I love this book because it is a mysterious book to put lots of your ideas together. I would recommend this book for children who like mysteries and lots of cliffhanger.
Captain Petunia Glitterball 26.10.2020
Helena and her parrot Orbit are forced to move when her farther gets a new job as a clockwinder. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. Soon Helena discover more secrets that the house of one hundred clocks holds. And they’re not pretty... This book is amazing! I would recommend this to 8/9+ Happy reading!
Director Candyfloss Sausage-Roll 30.08.2020
I really enjoyed this book
Sir Gonzo Rollerskate 22.08.2020
Helena was the best character of the book. I would recommend it yes.
Mademoiselle Jet Spaceship 20.08.2020
It was really sad sometimes. In the end lots of people tell the truth about what happened. Florence, otherwise known as Boy, was my favourite character because she was Helenas friend and she just seemed kind and had lots of books. I would recommend this book because takes you on a journey.
Madam Orchid Ridiculous 20.08.2020
this book is very good.
Mademoiselle Nectarine Gravy 15.08.2020
I found this book thrilling and loved the charactors .It captured my imagination.
Principal Candyfloss Stegosaurus 07.08.2020
It was a very good story - I liked how it was a mystery, and it was happy and sad and had history in it. I loved all the twists and turns throughout the story. I would definitely recommend it!
Mademoiselle Birthday-cake Sofa 07.08.2020
