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The London Eye Mystery

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The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd follows Ted and his sister Kat as they attempt to solve the baffling disappearance of their cousin Salim, who vanishes from the London Eye, a huge Ferris wheel, with no clues as to where or how. Using Ted's unique way of thinking, owing to his autism, and Kat's adventurous spirit, the pair navigate various leads and uncertainties to uncover the truth behind Salim's disappearance. This intriguing children's mystery blends wit and insight, offering an engaging read for young audiences.
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If you enjoy intriguing mysteries and adventures, this book is perfect for you. Follow Ted and Kat as they unravel the puzzling disappearance of their cousin from the famous Ferris wheel, using Ted's unique perspective and quirky thinking to solve the case. It's a compelling children's novel packed with suspense and clever twists that will keep you guessing.

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The London Eye Mystery

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An original, gripping and multi-award-winning mystery from the extraordinarily talented Siobhan Dowd.

11.32am. Ted and his sister Kat watch their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye. The pod rises from the ground, high above the city.

12.02am. The pod lands and the doors open. Everyone exits - everyone but Salim.

Has he spontaneously combusted? (Ted's theory.)
Has he been kidnapped? (Aunt Gloria's theory.)
Is he even still alive? (The family's unspoken fear.)

Even the police are baffled - so it's up to Ted, whose brain runs on its own unique operating system, to solve this mystery and find Salim. Teaming up with Kat, Ted follows a trail of clues across London - while time ticks dangerously by...

Now featuring a new introduction from bestselling author Robin Stevens.

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The London Eye Mystery has been praised as a gripping detective story that compels readers from the first chapter. Noted for its clever plotting and strong characterisation, it has been described as both nerve-wracking and tender, with pace and moments for reflection. Siobhan Dowd has been commended for transforming disability into a gift, balancing humour and tension with thoughtful writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141376554

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Siobhan Dowd lived in Oxford with her husband, Geoff, before tragically dying from cancer in August 2007, aged 47. She was both an extraordinary writer and an extraordinary person. Siobhan's first novel, A Swift Pure Cry, won the Branford Boase Award and the Eilis Dillon Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Booktrust Teenage Prize. Her second novel, The London Eye Mystery, won the 2007 NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award. In March 2008, the book was shortlisted for the prestigious Children's Books Ireland Bisto Awards. Siobhan's third novel, Bog Child, was the first book to be posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal in 2008. The award-winning novel A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness was based on an idea of Siobhan's. Her novella, The Ransom of Dond, was published in 2013, illustrated throughout by Pam Smy.

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