'This is a glorious mix of the essences of The Secret Garden , the Lemony Snicket books and a large dollop of inventiveness. It really is a wonderful read.' * www.waterstones.com *
'There's skulduggery, dark secrets and derring-do ahoy in this Victorian mystery adventure with a dash of dark humour.' * The Bookseller *
'A gutsy orphan, outrageous villainy, a delicious hint of danger, and a whole lot of heart. What more could you want?' * Sara Starbuck, author of The Dread Pirate Fleur books *
'A thrilling tale about a small, shy orphan; the tiniest mite can pack the biggest bite!' * Libby, aged 11 *
'Clemency wriggles for all she's worth through sticky situations!' * Jasmine, aged 9 *
'Thrilling and exciting . . . It left me wondering what was going to happen next. I didn't want to put it down! Full of suspense and action-packed.' * Amy, aged 10 *
'Clemency Wrigglesworth is fantastic. It is my favourite book I have ever read. The description is magical. It is fantastic!' * Eva, aged 9 *
'With an ensemble of offbeat characters, plenty of jaunty dialogue and a plucky heroine who will appeal to both boys and girls, The Mysterious Misadventures of Clemency Wrigglesworth hits the mark. Always entertaining, the bouncy plot will jostle you along.' * Annabel Pitcher, Guardian *
A spirited heroine...Clemency Wrigglesworth, in the fine novel by Julia Lee * Waterstones.com *
'Julia Lee's storytelling has a distinctly modern voice, yet the framework of the novel is skilfully constructed with due respect for the Victorian literary tradition it represents... could inspire young readers to have a go at enjoying some of the classic fiction her adventures echo.' * Teach Primary *
