Description
About the Author
Julian Sedgwick was born in Kent in 1966. A lifelong interest in the arts and culture of China and Japan has influenced much of his work - he read Oriental Studies and Philosophy at Cambridge, and between 2001 and 2007, travelled widely in Japan. He has always written but before focusing his energies on children's fiction, he worked as a bookseller and therapist. He lives with his wife Isabel and their sons Joseph and William in Ely, Cambs. Visit his website at www.juliansedgwick.co.uk
Reviews
This fast-paced series continues in fine style * School Librarian *
Sedgwick maintains high tension with his sharp, distinctive writing style... Sedgwick successfully exploits all the dark and unsettling elements of this most unusual of European capitals to inject a threatening post-Cold War atmosphere that permeates the story. It is the last in a trilogy of Mysterium boks and has huge appeal for upper KS2 children * English 4 - 11 *
Magic, mind-reading and escapology combine in this action-packed debut. * Bookseller *
The first of an exciting new trilogy. * The Sheffield Star *
Great adventure story for the 9-12 year old. * Books for Keeps *
Book Information
ISBN 9781444913729
Author Julian Sedgwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 251g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 130mm * 22mm