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Book SynopsisA twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell.
"An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do." Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway
July, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can't wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She's excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.
But while Alice's sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark sabotage plot, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.
When fog threatens the boat's journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever...
Praise for A.M. Howell:
WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD
WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph
"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail
"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times
"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i
Trade ReviewA thoroughly modern thriller, in which the characters are drawn with psychological acuity, and Alice's uncertain relationship with her father forms one of the most intriguing narrative threads. And as with Howell's previous books, our plucky heroine endears herself to the modern reader by riding roughshod over gender stereotypes. * Daily Telegraph *
A true ocean delight packed with peril, adventure & secrets galore. * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *
An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do. -- Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental Stowaway
Will appeal to fans of the
Adventures on Train series. * The Bookseller *
This new series kicks off aboard the RMS Queen Mary in 1936. Witnessing an attack draws Alice into a mystery, and soon she uncovers secrets within her own family. * Sunday Express *
An exciting story with treachery, secrets and danger. * Books for Keeps *
A high-octane nautical adventure, brimming over with secrets and sabotage, and the most wonderful crew of characters you could hope for. I could feel the sway & taste the sea spray. Really marvellous. This is the first in a new series & I can't wait to set sail again. * Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild *
I was riveted from port to starboard, bow to stern by this brilliant book. Absolutely unputdownable and I'm already looking forward to the next! * Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller *
Brilliant story which kept me gripped until the very end! -- Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of The Dragon in the Bookshop
A thrilling, sea-salted adventure on the ocean wave in the fi rst book of twisting, turning and heart-pounding newseries from A.M. Howell, one of middle grade's most exciting authors. * Lancashire Evening Post *
