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A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by over half a million young readers! Book 2 now available! (The Secret Lake 3 coming early 2024!)
When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through?
Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake.
Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods?
Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present.
A modern children’s classic
The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom’s Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls.
Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists – the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date.
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Publisher : Well Said Press (August 4, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 122 pages
ISBN-10 : 0956932304
ISBN-13 : 978-0956932303
Reading age : 8 – 11 years, from customers
Grade level : Preschool – 1
Item Weight : 4.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.31 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book full of adventure, intrigue, and excitement. They describe the mystery as interesting and unexpected. Readers describe the story quality as amazing, fun, and delightful. They say it’s good for 8-10 year olds and approachable for young readers. However, some find the story boring, unsatisfying, and confusing. Opinions differ on the writing quality, with some finding it well-written and easy to read, while others say there are a lot of words that aren’t fully spelled.
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