By Peter Bunzl (author) Part of the A Cogheart Adventure series
"Adventures on the ground and undersea to set the (cog)heart racing"
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January 2020 Book of the Month
This is the fourth and indeed final book in Peter Bunzl’s hugely enjoyable Cogheart adventure series. Lily, the girl with the clockwork heart, and her friends Robert and Malkin the ‘mechanimal’ fox, are off to New York with her father to meet up with Robert’s mother and sister.
The adventures start the minute they step off their ocean liner (the series is set in a steampunky late 19th century) and involve kidnap, stolen jewels and a heartbroken boy willing to do anything to put his family back together. There are wonderful scenes of adventure with escapades taking place on trains, hotel balconies and most thrillingly in an underwater diving vessel.
Non-stop as the action is, there’s always time for Lily to realise what really matters and that love and friendship keep the world’s heart ticking. An excellent series and while each book stands alone, I’d recommend treating young readers to the set.
Swept into the bright hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel... A strange boy held captive, haunted by an undersea mystery; and a revengeful villain with a treacherous plan. Searching for clues, Robert and Lily are plunged into deep water... But can they reveal the deadly truth before the secrets submerge them?
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Join Lily, Robert and Malkin on a fantastic voyage of terror and triumph, in the fourth and final Cogheart Adventure...
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Praise for the series;
“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
"A really wonderful steampunk story that reminded me of Philip Reeve's Mortal Engines series. It's pacy and exciting and I love the world that Peter has built" Robin Stevens
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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Shadowsea is a fast-paced adventure story set in New York where Lily, Robert and Malkin are literally thrown into a scary adventure in search for answers and to help the poor mute boy being held captive by his aunt. Or is he? A must-read for Spring!
This final Cogheart adventure takes place in and around a booming New York. The children and Malkin come across a mystery whilst in the hotel on their first night and, as always, takes you on a journey to find out the truth.
Secret messages start to come, adults are tricked to avoid getting caught... it's all tense!
The twists are unpredictable and new characters enter the story from all angles - it all adds to the scary but exciting adventure to save the poor boy. Or maybe he isn't all that innocent?
I really liked the settings of old fashioned New York with all the famous places they visit.... Read Full Review
Shadowsea is a brilliant adventure story that is wonderfully illustrated. I read the story to my daughter and she loved the tale which was a real page-turner.
Shadowsea is an excellent children's book. It was a bit too old for my 7-year-old but she enjoyed me reading it to her.
The characters Malkin, Lily and Robert are involved in an exciting adventure that starts at their hotel and leads to underwater action.
Kids will love this and I enjoyed reading it to my daughter.
The book is well illustrated and has a nice feel to it.... Read Full Review
This incredible novel grips your mind and the constant tension provides an entertaining storyline that captures the reader's attention.
Shadowsea is an amazing book. You pick it up and it is like you are transported into a magical world where anything can happen. The mystery of the book provides suspense and attention making the reader empathise with every turn of the page. The captivating description of the underwater world lights a candle in the reader's mind, painting a picture. This incredible novel grips your mind and the constant tension provides an entertaining storyline that captures the reader's attention. The perilous adventures make you wish you had a life like Robert's and Lilys.... Read Full Review
Swept into the bright hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shadowsea and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Shadowsea features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Shadowsea was written by Peter Bunzl and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Shadowsea has 363 pages
Yes it is part of A Cogheart Adventure series
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