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'The Silver Notebook'

By: Enda Wyley
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: November 2012
Categories: Children
Language: English
Available as: Ebook
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ISBN-13: 9781847174093
ASIN: B00A9XVIYK

'Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve. An atmospheric and magical adventure story from poet Enda Wyley. Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve. The notebook that arrives out of the blue on Timothy's birthday changes his life forever. It is a gift from Timothy's father. But who is his father, and why has he suddenly entered Timothy's life? His mother keeps secrets, and Timothy is confused. Then there is the mysterious writer who lives in the woods: does this mystery man hold the answer to Timothy's dreams - to find his father and to become a writer? With the help of his best friend Fleur, Timothy sets out to uncover the riddle of his past. With clues throughout the story that allow the reader to try to solve the mystery of Timothy's origins, this is a beautifully written and memorable adventure story. Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve. The notebook that arrives out of the blue on Timothy's birthday changes his life forever. It is a gift from Timothy's father. But who is his father, and why has he suddenly entered Timothy's life? His mother keeps secrets, and Timothy is confused. Then there is the mysterious writer who lives in the woods: does this mystery man hold the answer to Timothy's dreams - to find his father and to become a writer? With the help of his best friend Fleur, Timothy sets out to uncover the riddle of his past. With clues throughout the story that allow the reader to try to solve the mystery of Timothy's origins, this is a beautifully written and memorable adventure story. Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve. An atmospheric and magical adventure story from poet Enda Wyley. 'I really enjoyed this book because it was so full of twists and turns. I loved Fleur because she is so feisty and care-free. The story is always changing so you never really get bored. There also wasn't anything I really disliked about the story, I think it was

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