Full of flavour and witty flourishes, this should be a huge summer favourite." - "The Bookseller", Bookseller's Choice ".a thrilling tale of dashing highwaymen and sinister villains. "A thrilling time-slip story." - "Funday Times" The reader, like the protagonists, will find it hard to return to the present." - Nicolette Jones, "The Sunday Times", Children's Book of the Week "So convincing a picture of the 18th century that we feel transported ourselves, this first book of a planned trilogy of time-travel adventures is skilled, engrossing and irresistible. With appeal for reluctant and advanced readers, this novel is a rare gem." - "School Library Journal", Starred Choice History interweaves with science, social issues in both centuries are thrown in yet what readers will remember most is a fast-paced plot with a cliff-hanger ending and multi-dimensional characters who continue to inhabit their thoughts long after the book is closed. This wonderfully rich and complex novel, written in lyrical and vivid language, is destined to be a classic. ".a wonderful time-travelling tale.a brilliant introduction to this period of history, evoked with gorgeous attention to detail and language." - "The Book Magazine" Neither should be missed." - Amanda Craig, "The Times" "The novel abounds with period detail, effortlessly woven into the plot.Tanglewreck, like Gideon the Cutpurse.is partly a satire on our current perception that we all have too little time to change the nature of reality, rather than our own greed and impatience. It's convincing and exciting and I loved it." - "Publishing News", Bookseller's Choice The 18th century is vividly and lovingly brought to life.There are many excellent characters (among them a truly repellent villain called The Tar Man), a swift pace and an absorbing plot. "There is much to recommend in this book. A real find, leaving you hungry for more." - Philip Ardagh, "The Guardian" The year 1763 is beautifully evoked, as is the present day.Hard to imagine it being done better. "The cliff-hanger ending leaves you longing for the next book." - "The Independent", 10 Best Books for ages 8-12
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