Sequel to the New York Times-bestselling The Swifts - a gleeful gothic mystery perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin Stevens. Shenanigan Swift hates burglars . . . So when the famous criminal gang Ouvolpo target Swift House and swap a valuable painting for an exploding inflatable bird, Shenanigan sets off in pursuit, determined to make them pay The trail leads to Paris, home of her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets. The two sides of the Family have been squabbling for centuries, but when a body is discovered at the scene of Ouvolpo's latest robbery, the quarrelsome cousins must join forces to solve the mystery Did Ouvolpo kill hotel caretaker Bernard? Why is Uncle Maelstrom wearing an earring again? And what does it all have to do with a disappearing clown Can Shenanigan uncover the answers and set right a century-old injustice? Or will she be left adrift as her Family pulls itself apart? The Swifts won the 2023 Nero Children's Fiction Award and the Barnes & Noble Children's Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
Claire Powell Book order (chronological)
With a background rooted in journalism, this author has been crafting science fiction narratives since 1987. Their work delves into futuristic worlds and societal themes, prioritizing engaging storytelling. The author focuses on creating original concepts and developing intricate plots that draw readers into their visions of the future. Their writing is fueled by a deep passion for the genre and a desire to share imaginative ideas with a broad audience.
At the Table
- 324 pages
- 12 hours of reading
An unsentimental exploration of love and disillusionment, At the Table is about what it means to grow up - both as an individual, and as a family.
The Warrior in My Wardrobe
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
From the star of Ghosts and Horrible Histories comes a time-travelling comedy. Merdyn the Wild is the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Rose is his 21st-century descendent. And together they're on a time-travel adventure to rescue Rose's brother from Vandal Warriors in the year 500. Expect magic! Expect mayhem! Expect many, many guinea pig poos!
Analytische annotatie (jeugd): Octo schaamt zich, want hij heeft geen onderbroek aan. Maar waar vind je een onderbroek voor een octopus, misschien in het Diepzee Magazijn? Vierkant prentenboek met felgekleurde illustraties en tekst op rijm. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.
Date with Disaster Level 1
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Kate is 13 and she is finding that life is never simple. Should she go on a date with the new boy at school, Joe (cool, into music, and gorgeous ...) - or Ian (equally gorgeous and great at Maths homework!)? Or should she go on a date at all?
