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What our pupils thought
“There are lots of cliffhangers that make you want to read on.”
“It was exciting and I wanted to see what happened at the end.”
“Hattie is a really likeable character. She is mischievous and adventurous. She helps Isaac out, even though they don’t really know each other. I would like her to be my friend.”
“The story has a really good plot with a lot of twists that keep you guessing. I like how it makes you think that characters are good but really they aren’t and vice versa.”
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What our educators thought
“This book is split into 60 short chapters and each one is relatively short making it great for a class reader. The chapters always leave you wanting more and the children never wanted to leave it (neither did I). The story follows Isaac whose dad is the timekeeper for Big Ben. One night he goes missing and it is down to Isaac and his new friend Hattie to solve the mystery. Hattie’s dad is the speaker in the house of commons and so not only does this book give you an insight to how time works across the world and the important part it plays, it also gives the reader an insight into how parliament and government work. There are many twists and turns along the way and some surprises. Although there is some violence (tasers, fights, gun, the treat of an explosion) no characters die. Definitely recommended for year 5 and 6 and as the book takes you around London, children may be able to recognise and place where the story is taking place.”
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