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The House of One Hundred Clocks

A.M. Howell

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English
Usborne Publishing Ltd
24 February 2020
"From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling new mystery filled with ticking secrets and gripping adventure, set against an Edwardian backdrop of invention and change. JUNE, 1905.

Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. Soon Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and stolen winding keys... Can she work out the house's secrets before time runs out?""Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel."" The Telegraph""Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs."" The Times on The Garden of Lost Secrets"

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Imprint:   Usborne Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 144mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   280g
ISBN:   9781474959568
ISBN 10:   1474959563
Pages:   336
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

After completing a BA and MA at the University of Manchester, A.M Howell now writes policy documents for local government. In 2015, she was one of 15 writers selected to take part in the Curtis Brown Creative Writing for Children Course, tutored by children's author Catherine Johnson. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons. Her debut novel, The Garden of Lost Secrets published to widespread critical acclaim.

Reviews for The House of One Hundred Clocks

Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. * The Times * Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. * The Telegraph * Utterly gripping, this wonderfully atmospheric mystery completely swept me away. * Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons * Howell's novel is children's fiction writing at its most imaginative and compelling best. * Lancashire Evening Post * An atmospheric and intriguing tale laced with science and social change against an Edwardian backdrop. * South Wales Evening Post *


  • Short-listed for Mal Peet Children's Award 2020
  • Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Stockport Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
  • Winner of Mal Peet Children's Award 2020 (UK)
  • Winner of Stockport Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
  • Winner of The East Anglian Book of the Year Award 2020

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