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9781925240177 English 1925240177 'A steampunk thriller uses Victorian science as a framework for cinematic monster goofiness in 1838 London.The book closes with drama enough for a sequel; action-happy readers will be hoping for it. (Steampunk. 11-13)'"Kirkus" Delivers a rich, multilayered narrative with relatable characters, fast-paced action, 19th century technology and designs and unique alternate worlds in this science fiction fantasy.'"ReadPlus" Praise for "Julius and the Watchmaker" "Good, lively fun.""Kirkus Reviews""Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." "Reading Time ""A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends.""The Big Issue"It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains?Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine.Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was "Julius and the Watchmaker." Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.", It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. Charles Darwin's diary turns up in Higgins'sbookshop, closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers and a peculiar fellow with small teeth. Why do they want the diary? Could it have something to do with the terrifying painting of an orchid it contains? And what about the withered orchid that Emily took home to Mrs Trevelyan's Academy for Young Ladies? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. Julius and the Soulcatcher is a fabulous time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to the much-loved Julius and the Watchmaker ., Julius Higgins spent most of his time hiding from bullies and working in his grandfather's bookshop in Ironmonger Lane. That is, until Jack Springheel, a mysterious clock collector, turned up looking for a fabled diary of the greatest watchmaker of all time. Soon, Julius was a thief and a runaway! Julius And The Soulcatcher continues the story begun in the popular Julius and the Watchmaker (Text, 2014, also available), and contains even more adventure!, No Marketing Blurb, Praise for "Julius and the Watchmaker" "Good, lively fun.""Kirkus Reviews""Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." "Reading Time ""A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends.""The Big Issue"It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains?Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine.A time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to Julius and the Watchmaker.Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was "Julius and the Watchmaker." Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.", Praise for Julius and the Watchmaker : "Good, lively fun." Kirkus Reviews "Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." Reading Time "A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends." The Big Issue It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was Julius and the Watchmaker . Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia., Praise for Julius and the Watchmaker : "Good, lively fun."-- Kirkus Reviews "Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." -- Reading Time "A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends."-- The Big Issue It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. A time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to Julius and the Watchmaker. Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was Julius and the Watchmaker . Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.
9781925240177 English 1925240177 'A steampunk thriller uses Victorian science as a framework for cinematic monster goofiness in 1838 London.The book closes with drama enough for a sequel; action-happy readers will be hoping for it. (Steampunk. 11-13)'"Kirkus" Delivers a rich, multilayered narrative with relatable characters, fast-paced action, 19th century technology and designs and unique alternate worlds in this science fiction fantasy.'"ReadPlus" Praise for "Julius and the Watchmaker" "Good, lively fun.""Kirkus Reviews""Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." "Reading Time ""A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends.""The Big Issue"It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains?Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine.Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was "Julius and the Watchmaker." Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.", It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. Charles Darwin's diary turns up in Higgins'sbookshop, closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers and a peculiar fellow with small teeth. Why do they want the diary? Could it have something to do with the terrifying painting of an orchid it contains? And what about the withered orchid that Emily took home to Mrs Trevelyan's Academy for Young Ladies? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. Julius and the Soulcatcher is a fabulous time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to the much-loved Julius and the Watchmaker ., Julius Higgins spent most of his time hiding from bullies and working in his grandfather's bookshop in Ironmonger Lane. That is, until Jack Springheel, a mysterious clock collector, turned up looking for a fabled diary of the greatest watchmaker of all time. Soon, Julius was a thief and a runaway! Julius And The Soulcatcher continues the story begun in the popular Julius and the Watchmaker (Text, 2014, also available), and contains even more adventure!, No Marketing Blurb, Praise for "Julius and the Watchmaker" "Good, lively fun.""Kirkus Reviews""Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." "Reading Time ""A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends.""The Big Issue"It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains?Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine.A time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to Julius and the Watchmaker.Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was "Julius and the Watchmaker." Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.", Praise for Julius and the Watchmaker : "Good, lively fun." Kirkus Reviews "Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." Reading Time "A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends." The Big Issue It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was Julius and the Watchmaker . Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia., Praise for Julius and the Watchmaker : "Good, lively fun."-- Kirkus Reviews "Alternate worlds, time travel, mechanical horror, the demi monde of Victorian England and evil trickery all come together to make this novel a compelling read. . . . Hehir's first novel will be a winner for those who love good fantasy." -- Reading Time "A thoroughly absorbing read for 12-year-olds, who can engage as much or as little as they like with the historical detail and lessons in time, while getting swept along in the adventures and fates of Julius, our likeable hero, and his slowly evolving band of friends."-- The Big Issue It's 1838 and London is gripped by orchid fever. When Charles Darwin's diary turns up at Higgins's bookshop, it's closely followed by two ex-bodysnatchers. And a fellow so menacing that he seems to make the room cold when he enters. Why do they want the diary so badly? Could it have something to do with the painting of an orchid it contains? Before he knows it Julius is spinning through time and parallel realms in a race to rid London of the soulcatcher and a future too horrible to imagine. A time-travel adventure full of richly imagined characters and intricately crafted time twists, an exciting sequel to Julius and the Watchmaker. Tim Hehir is an author of short stories and plays. His debut novel was Julius and the Watchmaker . Hehir is based in Melbourne, Australia.