An unlikely friendship is forged between android and student in this wildly imaginative sci-fi mystery from YA star Lauren James.
Wealthy students from across the galaxy come to learn at the prestigious academy where Hugo toils as a watchmaker. But he is one of the lucky ones. Many androids like him are jobless and homeless. Someone like Dorian could never understand their struggle – or so Hugo thinks when the pompous duke comes banging at his door. But when Dorian's broken time-travel watch leads them to discover a sinister scheme, the pair must reconcile their differences if they are to find the culprit in time. A wildly imaginative sci-fi adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9781781128954
Number of pages: 128
Weight: 380 g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 12 mm
“SUCH an adorable and fun short story … You're in for a treat” – Alice Oseman, author "Rich and brilliantly bonkers … Its themes of social justice and equality really set it apart in the sci-fi genre" – Belfast Telegraph "Charming and funny" – BookTrust "James creates a world full of impossible wonders … an important story about friendship and doing the right thing by others" – The Letterpress Project "Fantastic science-fiction … wildly inventive" – Armadillo Magazine
I have been a fan of Lauren James ever since I picked up, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe so when I was given the opportunity to review an early copy of her latest novel The Starlight Watchmaker – I jumped at the... More
This is the first Barrington Stoke book I've read properly and I loved it! Easy to read and gripping enough to keep you interested, with an exciting story and strong message of empathy and understanding. The... More
The Starlight Watchmaker by Lauren James, is the first in a series by this lovely author. I picked up this book whilst I was away last year, when I visited a lovely little local bookshop and I'm happy I did.... More
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