The Crooked Sixpence

Jennifer Bell (author), Karl James Mountford (illustrator)

Paperback Published on: 02/06/2016

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A charmingly uncommon book

Imagine taking all the fun parts of Diagon alley, add some dark mysterious family history and a backwards talking bell. This is the Crooked Sixpence. I ... READ MORE

Danni at Oxford

A magical new series......

Great fun, I really enjoyed this - it reminded me of Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books. Great characters, a fantastic concept - uncommon objects are c... READ MORE

Chrys - Plymouth

Exciting Uncommon Adventures Alert!

Very good, hit all the right spots & did fill the Hogwarts hole for a read. Ivy, 11 & her brother Seb, 14 are in hospital after their granma has a fall. ... READ MORE

Nicole @WstonesHemel

Sparkling with Magic

Imagine a world in which everyday objects become magical. There are lemon squeezers that act as lights, belts that help you fly and a bell called Scratc... READ MORE

Tracey McHardy

Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems...

The Crooked Sixpence is the first book in The Uncommoners series. When their grandmother has an accident, siblings Ivy and Seb Sparrow are thrust into a m... READ MORE

Lizzie at Worcester

Warehouse 13 meets The Famous Five!

The Crooked Sixpence is Book 1 of The Uncommoners series from Jennifer Bell and sits in the 9-12 years kids section with a stunningly beautiful cover with ... READ MORE

Kelly at Aviemore

Synopsis

Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems . . .

Dive head first into the world of Lundinor in this magical adventure story for anyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their life.

When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what adventure lies in store. Returning to Sylvie’s house, they find it has been ransacked by unknown intruders – before a mysterious feather scratches an ominous message onto the kitchen wall. A very strange policeman turns up on the scene, determined to apprehend them . . . with a toilet brush. Ivy and Seb make their escape – only to find themselves in a completely uncommon world, where ordinary objects have amazing powers. The forces of evil are closing in fast, and Ivy and Seb must get to the bottom of a family secret . . . before it’s too late.

Complete with stunning interior illustrations by cover artist Karl Mountford.

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780552572507
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 260g
Dimensions: 194 x 128 x 32 mm

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Potter fans, we've found your new series. Magical adventure underneath London!

The Crooked Sixpence, Book 1 of the new Uncommoners series, is the new kids book of the month at Waterstones and it is FANTASTIC. When her home is ransac... READ MORE

Lizzie | @littlehux

A fantastic uncommon adventure

This was a brilliant little read! Full of mystery and adventure and I truly enjoyed following Ivy and Seb through their journey into Lundinor. I only wish ... READ MORE

tk85toffee

Let your imagination roam wild...

This is a wonderful children's book for children and adults of all ages to read and thoroughly enjoy! It has magical elements that might make you think of ... READ MORE

Fiona Sharp

The Uncommoners. The crooked sixpence

Fabulous book,the author has a terrific imagination, really enjoyed it can't wait for next one.

Christine Marshall

An uncommon adventure

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from front cover to back. It has an amazing storyline and is a definite favourite of mine. There is never a dull moment, the... READ MORE

Natalie Samat

Amazing and such a page turner!

This book is wonderful! Ever felt like you want to crawl back inside your suitcase after coming home from Holiday? You can here! The characters are awesom... READ MORE

Charlotte Holmans