Kirby, Matthew The Clockwork Three, 400 p. Scholastic Press, October 2010. $17.99. Content: G (allusions to abuse, but nothing graphic). Guiseppe came to America with dreams of making a better life for himself and his family. Instead he is laboring all day to earn them pennies necessary to please his padrone, his owner. Hannah is only a maid in a grand hotel, but when she attracts the attention of an eccentric guest, she may be out on her ear, putting her whole family in jeopardy. Frederick is the apprentice to a clockmaker, but his heart is set on much grander things than common watches. The three will meet under dramatic circumstances and have the chance solve a couple of deep mysteries that could change all of their lives for the better. Kirby’s book has danger and excitement and mystery – however, it doesn’t have that spark that is catapult it to greatest. Interesting, yes, but one copy will do for most libraries. EL, MS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.
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