Key to Finding Jack

AvEwa Jozefkowicz

Inbunden, Engelska, 20209-12 år

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Flick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru and she is desperate to find him. But can she solve the greatest mystery of all: who Jack really is? A heartwarming, third novel from Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, Ewa Jozefkowicz, about the unbreakable bond between siblings. Twelve-year-old Flick adores Jack and loves solving puzzles with him. But Jack is soon to flee the family nest and Flick worries she'll lose her partner in crime. During his gap year in Peru, tragedy strikes when an earthquake devastates the region and no one knows what has happened to Jack. Flick and her family are thrown into the horrible unknown.She finds a key on a fine gold chain and a note with the initials SF in his room, and clings to the hope that SF (whoever that is) might hold the clue to finding her brother. When she sets out to uncover the identity of its owner, she meets new friends, rekindles a special relationship and discovers a whole new side to Jack. Intriguing clues from a legend about Inca gold, to a key with magical powers help her along the way.Featuring a story within a story and a mystery to solve, The Key to Finding Jack, is about sacrifice and courage, the riches of family, friendship and the power of living life to the full.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-09-03
Mått:135 x 200 x undefined mm
Ålder:9-12
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:9-12
Förlag:Head of Zeus
ISBN:9781789543568

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Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Her second book Girl 38: Finding a Friend blends contemporary times with WWII Poland. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters.

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'I thoroughly enjoyed Ewa Jozefkowicz's latest novel about family, friendship and listening – to others as well as the inner voice that both chides and encourages ... The Key to Finding Jack is full of tantalising clues and hidden facts ... A brilliant read and an author to watch!' Alison Brumwell, Chair of CILIP Youth Libraries Group.