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The Secret Keepers

In a tale laced with magic and humour, eleven-year-old Reuben discovers an antique watch with uncanny powers and is thrown headlong into a hair-raising mission to save his city from a mysterious entity known only as 'The Smoke'. Age 9+
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Chicken House
  • Year: 2017
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 524pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 197x128mm
  • ISBN: 9781911077282
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.4kg
Product code:
545776
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A dazzling mystery from the bestselling author of the
Mysterious Benedict Society, now a major TV series on Disney+!

'A timeless fantasy ... a stretching and satisfying read'
THE GUARDIAN


'Full of great excitement and wonderful invention' THE
NEW YORK TIMES


'This captivating page-turner, with layers of secrecy and
intrigue, is a compelling read' BOOKTRUST



When Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes it
holds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteen
minutes.


He can't resist the lure of disappearance: for a time, he can
vanish from the despotic regime of New Umbra. But the watch's power
is even more extraordinary than he imagines.


Soon, he's on the run from New Umbra's ruler, The Smoke, who's
determined to possess it for himself ...







A dazzling new story from Trenton Lee Stewart, author
of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict
Society series - now on Disney+



Fantastical elements and a truly original setting form
the backdrop for this twisty-turny mystery

Includes quirky interiors illustrations
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