Name: The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth
ISBN: 9781610674386

Katherine Woodfine

Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jeweled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London's most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk . . .It will be the most thrilling event of the season!A fast-paced and compelling mystery adventure with gorgeous Edwardian period detail, this follow up to The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow will thrill and captivate readers of all ages.

The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens. The follow up to Katherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel, The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. THE HONOUR OF YOUR COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT LORD BEAUCASTLE’S FANCY DRESS BALL. Wonder at the puzzling disappearance of the Jewelled Moth! Marvel as our heroines, Sophie and Lil, don cunning disguises, mingle in high society and munch many cucumber sandwiches to solve this curious case! Applaud their bravery as they follow a trail of terrible secrets that leads straight to London’s most dangerous criminal mastermind, and could put their own lives at risk . . . It will be the most thrilling event of the season! *** Cover and interior illustrations by Júlia Sardà. Praise for The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true sprit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers ‘A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!’ – Indiana, aged 10, LoveReadingforKids reviewer 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' - Julia Eccleshare, Guardian 'An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventure...This is now one of my top ten.' - Celeste, age 13, LoveReading4Kids reviewer Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of children’s literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children's Laureateship and YALC, the UK’s first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman. She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing children’s literature. Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.

The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ — A Captivating Return to the Gang’s Adventures!

I’m giving this book a solid 4.5-star rating! I absolutely love this series and can’t wait to dive into the rest of it. One of my favorite parts of this installment was seeing the gang back together—not only to help Veronica Whitely, but also Mei, the little girl from Chinatown. Their mission to return the Jeweled Moth to its rightful owner, and later to recover the Moonbeam Diamond for the family who helped protect it, was both exciting and heartwarming.

I’m especially intrigued by the mystery surrounding the Baron and his connection to Sophie’s parents. How did they meet? Did he have anything to do with her father’s death? I can’t wait to find out more in the next book. I also really hope the Society girls continue their friendship with Sophie and the rest of the gang.

Overall, this book is a great fit for its intended young audience, but I also love how the author weaves in slightly more mature themes for readers who are growing up alongside the characters. It strikes a perfect balance—thoughtful, adventurous, and totally engaging.

Chulandon leanday Bradley 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ — A Captivating Return to the Gang’s Adventures!

I’m giving this book a solid 4.5-star rating! I absolutely love this series and can’t wait to dive into the rest of it. One of my favorite parts of this installment was seeing the gang back together—not only to help Veronica Whitely, but also Mei, the little girl from Chinatown. Their mission to return the Jeweled Moth to its rightful owner, and later to recover the Moonbeam Diamond for the family who helped protect it, was both exciting and heartwarming.

I’m especially intrigued by the mystery surrounding the Baron and his connection to Sophie’s parents. How did they meet? Did he have anything to do with her father’s death? I can’t wait to find out more in the next book. I also really hope the Society girls continue their friendship with Sophie and the rest of the gang.

Overall, this book is a great fit for its intended young audience, but I also love how the author weaves in slightly more mature themes for readers who are growing up alongside the characters. It strikes a perfect balance—thoughtful, adventurous, and totally engaging.

The Mystery of the Jeweled Moth

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