By Peter Bunzl (author) , Becca Stadtlander (illustrator) Part of the A Cogheart Adventure series
"Child-centred adventure where the action runs like clockwork."
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May 2017 Book of the Month
Peter Bunzl continues the adventures of the stars of the hugely popular Cogheart in his new adventure which has all the charm and appeal of his debut. Robert is now living with Lily and her father and their household of mechanical friends and helpers, but he misses his father very much, and is still hoping that something will bring his mother back to him.
The adventure escalates with the escape from prison of a notorious criminal and there seems to be a link between the thief’s target, the beautiful Moonlocket, and Robert. There are more vivid scenes on the ground and in the air, and the characters, both human and mechanical, have real heart. Original, and exciting this is a delight.
Readers will also enjoy Sharon Gosling’s steampunk adventure The Diamond Thief .
When infamous escapologist Jack Door breaks out from Pentonville Prison, he sets out for the town of Brackenbridge, determined to find his missing treasure - the Moonlocket. But when Lily and Robert unwittingly find themselves caught up in Jack Door's search, they discover that Robert's history holds the secret to the Moonlocket's whereabouts...
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Determined to solve the mystery, Lily, Robert and Malkin, set out for London on an adventure full of danger, daring, family secrets and long-buried treasure.
“A gem of a book” – Katherine Woodfine
"A glittering clockwork treasure” – Piers Torday
“Vivid and gripping” – Kiran Millwood Hargrave
“A steampunky tale of ambition, pursuit and revenge” - The Guardian
“A gripping story” – The Irish Times
Peter Bunzl is a bestselling children’s author who writes about clockwork, hope and magic. Peter’s books have been translated into 16 languages and sold nearly half-a-million copies worldwide. He’s been nominated for numerous awards, including: the Carnegie, the Waterstones Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the Books are My Bag Readers Award. Peter grew up in London in a rambling Victorian house with 3 cats, 2 dogs, 1 little sister, an antique dealer dad and an artist mum. He always wanted to tell stories, and as a child found inspiration visiting film and TV sets where his mum worked as a costume designer. Before becoming an author, Peter studied animation at the National Film & Television School. He worked on 2 BAFTA-winning TV shows and wrote and directed several successful short films. He lives in London with his partner and their cat and dog.
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Moonlocket features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Moonlocket was written by Peter Bunzl and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Moonlocket has 378 pages
Yes it is part of A Cogheart Adventure series
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