The clockwork key / Vashti Hardy ; illustrated by Rebecca Sheerin.
A super-readable and accessible adventure that is a fun melding of archeological exploration and steampunk. Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting trip with their aunt Lucy, a renowned relic hunter in the land of Marvolia. Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork, which was mysteriously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The only other clue they have is a strange old key left behind by the last inhabitant of the town, but they have no idea what the key is for. Also on the hunt for Umber is devious Byron Cogsworth, who is desperate to claim the glory such an important discovery will bring. Can Mabel, Will and Aunt Lucy find Umber before him? And what secrets will the clockwork key unlock?
Record details
- ISBN: 9781454962816
- ISBN: 145496281X
- Physical Description: 104 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Union Square Kids, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Super readable & dyslexia friendly."--Back cover.
- Target Audience Note:
- Middle grade Union Square Kids
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Available copies
- 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | J Paperback (Text) | 31554012078068 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | J Paperback (Text) | 31554012078076 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Reidsville Library | J Paperback (Text) | 31554012078084 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
A super-readable and accessible adventure that is a fun melding of archeological exploration and steampunk. Mabel and Will Greystone are looking forward to an exciting trip with their aunt Lucy, a renowned relic hunter in the land of Marvolia. Using an ancient map, they are searching for the legendary lost town of Umber, famous for the invention of clockwork, which was mysteriously abandoned hundreds of years ago. The only other clue they have is a strange old key left behind by the last inhabitant of the town, but they have no idea what the key is for. Also on the hunt for Umber is devious Byron Cogsworth, who is desperate to claim the glory such an important discovery will bring. Can Mabel, Will and Aunt Lucy find Umber before him? And what secrets will the clockwork key unlock?
