The Clockwork Queen

About The Clockwork Queen

Step into a thrilling historical adventure with Peter Bunzl's 'The Clockwork Queen', a captivating tale of courage, strategy, and family loyalty. Meet Sophie Peshka, a brilliant chess prodigy who inherited her exceptional skill from her grandmaster father. Their world is turned upside down when her father is unjustly imprisoned in the dark dungeons of the formidable Winter Palace in St Petersburg, by the powerful and ruthless Empress Catherine the Great. Sophie knows she must act, and quickly, to secure his freedom.

With stakes as high as life and death, Sophie devises an audacious plan. Her strategy involves an incredible, mysterious chess-playing automaton – the titular Clockwork Queen. But can this mechanical marvel truly outwit the cunning Empress in a high-stakes game of chess, where every move could determine her father's fate? This page-turning children's fiction novel, perfect for young readers in Malta, combines historical intrigue with a heartwarming story of a daughter's determination, making it an ideal choice for those who love adventure and puzzles. It's also a dyslexia-friendly edition from Barrington Stoke.

Key Details

• Author: Peter Bunzl
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Format: Paperback, 122 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• ISBN: 978-1-80090-080-6

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