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The Swifts

By Beth Lincoln
Series: The Swifts
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In The Swifts by Beth Lincoln, readers are introduced to Shenanigan Swift, whose life is shaped by the unusual tradition of family members receiving names defining their futures. As she navigates adventures at her eccentric family's reunion, Shenanigan uncovers hidden secrets and learns valuable lessons about identity and destiny, all while trying to redefine her own path. The quirky characters and mystery make it an engaging read for children.
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Format: Hardback
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The Swifts

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A hilarious mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket.

The Swifts is the Children's Winner of the 2023 Nero Book Awards.

On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas.

So what if her relatives all think she's destined to turn out as a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can be whatever she wants—pirate, explorer, or even detective.

Which is lucky, really, because when one of the Family tries to murder Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude, someone has to work out whodunit.

With the help of her sisters and cousin, Shenanigan grudgingly takes on the case, but more murders, a hidden treasure, and an awful lot of suspects make things seriously complicated.

Can Shenanigan catch the killer before the whole household is picked off? And in a Family where definitions are so important, can she learn to define herself?

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Beth Lincoln's The Swifts is praised as a masterfully written debut full of clever wordplay and humour. Its Gothic and mysterious elements captivate readers with a cast of quirky characters and an engaging setting. Critics have described the book as an energetic and delightful mystery with clever prose, making it a standout choice for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241613009

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Powell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 464

Collections

Beth Lincoln Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: The Swifts Young Adult

About the Author

Beth Lincoln (Author) Beth Lincoln is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Swifts. Raised in a former Victorian railway station in the North of England, her childhood fears included porcelain dolls, the Durham panther, and wardrobes that looked at her funny. She grew neither tall nor wise, and never learned to play an instrument - but she did write stories, a bad habit that has persisted to this day. When she isn't writing, Beth is woodcarving, or making a mess of her flat, or talking the nearest ear off about unexplained occurrences. Her favourite things include ghosts, crisps, and weird old words like bumbershoot and zounderkite. Among its many accolades, The Swifts was the winner of the 2023 Nero Children's Fiction Award and the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award. Beth lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her partner and hopefully, by the time you are reading this, a dog. Claire Powell (Illustrator) Claire Powell is a bestselling children's book illustrator who got her first book deal in 2016 and has never looked back. After spending many years in London, Claire now enjoys a quieter life in the rolling hills of Derbyshire with her partner Stefan (who may not agree that living with Claire is quiet).

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