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The Curse in the Candlelight: A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery

By Sophie Cleverly
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The Curse in the Candlelight: A Scarlet and Ivy Mystery by Sophie Cleverly unfolds in an enchanting boarding school where twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy find themselves entangled in a mysterious and eerie situation. As new students arrive and secrets emerge, the sisters must navigate through clues and mysteries to uncover the truth behind eerie occurrences and seemingly supernatural events. This children's book combines elements of intrigue with a touch of the supernatural, creating an engaging and suspenseful adventure for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of intriguing mysteries set in boarding schools, with a mix of suspense and supernatural elements. This story combines clever detective work with themes of friendship and secrets, making it a captivating read for young fans of mystery and adventure.

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There's a new girl at Rookwood School, and new mystery for Scarlet and Ivy to solve.

An enthralling mystery adventure book great for kids aged 9+

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The fifth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling Scarlet and Ivy series, perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, Sinclair’s Mysteries and The School for Good and Evil.

There’s a new girl at Rookwood School, and a new mystery to solve.

It’s the start of term for Scarlet and Ivy, and the girls are intrigued by a fascinating new girl, Ebony. She’s as enchanting as she is mysterious, and quickly, most of the younger girls appear to be under her spell.

But rumours swirl like ghosts around Ebony, and not all of them are friendly. When a prank on All Hallow’s Eve goes horribly wrong, it’s Ebony who gets the blame.

Scarlet and Ivy aren’t so sure. There might be more to Ebony than meets the eye, but surely she’s not dangerous? And if Ebony isn’t behind the prank, then who – or what – is to blame?

Discover the complete Scarlet and Ivy series, with six mesmerising mysteries to dive into.

‘A true page-turning, nail-biting mystery’ Guardian Children’s Reviews on Scarlet and Ivy

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008218317

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sophie Cleverly Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Sophie Cleverly was born in Bath in 1989. She wrote her first story at the age of four, though it used no punctuation and was essentially one long sentence. Thankfully, things have improved somewhat since then, and she has earned a BA in Creative Writing and MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. Now working as a full-time writer, Sophie lives with her partner in Wiltshire, where she has a house full of books and a garden full of crows. The books largely consist of fantasy and historical novels; many of them for children and young adults. You probably don’t want to know what the crows consist of.

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