Dimensions
149 x 214 x 28mm
"The first book in the Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie trilogy is full of adventure, daring and heart. Charlie lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockworker in Victorian England. When his father is suddenly kidnapped by a group billed as the Anti-Human League, Charlie gathers a motley crew to help track him down. From the terrifying but well-meaning troll Grim Grumblesson to the high-flying young aeronauts Bob and Sir Oliver, this team will follow the trail anywhere. But the plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined, for the League needs his father's remarkable talents to bring their dark plans to life. As Charlie gets closer to the truth about the League, he must also confront why he eats so little, can take any punch, and can hold his breath as long as he wants. Will Charlie and his gang be able to rescue his father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him? And will he be able to comes to terms with who he really is? The journey begins here. Series Overview: A boy discovers he is one of his father's clockwork inventions and must set out on a daring journey when his father is kidnapped by a villain who
