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Product Description Rollercoasters novels are known for the wide selection of fiction, appealing to girls, boys and mixed-ability classes. This Class Pack contains 15 copies of The London Eye Mystery and 15 FREE supporting Reading Guides. About the Author Siobhan Dowd was both an extraordinary writer and an extraordinary person. Her first novel, A Swift Pure Cry, won the Branford Boase Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Booktrust Teenage Prize.
When a young boy vanishes from a sealed capsule on the London Eye, his cousin and sister must navigate the city to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. Ted, a boy with a unique neurological perspective, and his sister Kat attempt to solve the impossible disappearance of their cousin Salim. They face the logical constraints of a city that refuses to believe a child could simply evaporate from a high-security tourist attraction. The narrative framework utilizes Ted's distinct analytical voice to process clues that others overlook, forcing the siblings to confront both the physical geography of London and the limitations of adult perception. They must overcome skepticism from authorities and their own internal communication barriers to find Salim before time runs out.
Readers frequently highlight the effectiveness of the protagonist's unique voice, which provides a fresh lens for the mystery genre. Discussion often centers on how the author balances the tension of a missing-person case with the internal growth of the characters. Critics note that the pacing remains steady, favoring logical deduction over high-octane action sequences. The world-building is praised for its grounded depiction of London, making the impossible disappearance feel grounded in reality. Many readers appreciate the book's ability to address complex themes of neurodiversity without sacrificing the momentum of the central investigation.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2010-07-24
Publisher:
Oxford Schools
ISBN-10:
0198329741
ISBN-13:
9780198329749
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