A magical timeslip adventure set in Scotland of the 1850s and present-day Sydney. Sophie discovers a golden locket in an old treasure box that belonged to her grandmother's grandmother. When she falls asleep wearing the locket, she magically travels back in time to 1858 to learn the truth about the mysterious Charlotte Mackenzie. Daughter of a wealthy Scottish laird, Charlotte and her sister Nell live a wonderful life with their parents and animals, on a misty island with its own ruined castle. Then disaster strikes and it seems the girls will lose everything they love. Why were Charlotte and Nell sent halfway around the world to live with strangers? Did their wicked uncle steal their inheritance? What happened to the priceless sapphire - the Star of Serendib? With the magic of the golden locket, Sophie begins to unravel the mysteries as she shares the adventures of Charlotte and Nell - outwitting their greedy relatives, escaping murderous bushrangers, and fighting storm and fire. But how will her travels in time affect Sophie's own life?
By:
Belinda Murrell Imprint: Vintage Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 199mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 224g ISBN:9780857980212 ISBN 10: 0857980211 Publication Date:02 April 2013 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Locket of Dreams
pleasantly written and full of vivid description. --Charlotte's Library
