The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth facts for kids
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| Author | Katherine Woodfine |
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| Cover artist | Julia Sarda |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children |
| Publisher | Egmont Publishing |
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Publication date
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4 June 2015 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 9781405276184 |
| Preceded by | The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow |
The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth is an exciting book for young readers by British author Katherine Woodfine. It's the second book in her popular The Sinclair's Mysteries series. This mystery-adventure story takes place in Edwardian England, a time long ago. The book was published by Egmont Publishing in February 2016. The first book, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, was even named a top children's book by Waterstones in June 2015.
Contents
What is The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth About?
This book continues the adventures of Sophie, a brave young orphan. In the first book, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow, Sophie's father passed away, leaving her without money. She found a job at Sinclair's Department Store. There, she met her good friends Billy and Lil. Billy works as a junior porter, and Lil is a "mannequin" who dreams of becoming an actress.
Solving the Mystery of the Missing Moth
In The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth, a very valuable item called the Jewelled Moth goes missing. It's a priceless piece! Sophie, Lil, and Billy must work together to solve this new mystery. Their adventure leads them to a fancy dress ball hosted by Lord Beaucastle. They have to sneak in to find clues.
Facing the Mysterious Baron
Sophie had already met the mysterious Baron in the first book. He is a tricky criminal mastermind from the East End of London. In The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth, Sophie gets even closer to uncovering the Baron's secrets. The friends must be very careful as they try to stop him.
Who are the Main Characters?
- Sophie: She is the main character of the story. Sophie is an orphan who had to find her own way after her father died.
- Lil: Lil is Sophie's best friend. They met while working at Sinclair's Department Store. Lil is a mannequin by day and wants to be an actress.
- Billy: Billy is another one of Sophie's friends. He also works at Sinclair's Department Store as a junior porter.
- Joe: Joe is a street boy who first met the group when he was hiding from a gang. He is a helpful friend to Sophie, Lil, and Billy.
- The Baron: He is the mysterious criminal mastermind. The Baron is the main villain in the series.
Publishing Information
- Author: The book was written by Katherine Woodfine.
- First published: It was first released in February 2016.
- Publisher: The book was published by Egmont Publishing.
- Age range: This book is recommended for readers aged 9 years and older.
- Genre: It is a children's mystery adventure story.
