The Victorian steampunk world of clockwork and corsets is beautifully depicted, and jam packed with detail yet the story never loses its pacy momentum. There is a cast of vividly drawn characters (Malkin is my favourite!) who spring into life as soon as you meet them. This is an absolutely gripping adventure with all the vital ingredients of a classic Middle Grade story. You can read the start of the story here. Accompanied by the loyal and kind Robert, Lily is determined to find her father, but in the process unlocks unknown truths about herself. As soon as her father is gone, her world dramatically changes, and she is plucked out of school and becomes involved in some sinister events. Cogheart is the debut novel from film maker and BAFTA award-winning animator Peter Bunzl, and tells the story of Lily whose inventor father disappears after a zeppelin flight.
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