Verity Sparks and the Scarlet Hand
The next mystery in the award-winning Verity Sparks series.
Castlemaine, 1880. Verity is on holiday with Papa and her friends, but the fun soon comes to an end. A terrible crime has been committed. When Verity tries to investigate, her gift creates more mysteries than it solves. Why was a red glove left at the crime scene? Who is the ghostly woman following Verity? Is she connected to the kidnapping? Terrible secrets are being revealed. With her friends in danger, Verity needs all her courage and skill to solve the crime. But is that enough?
Creators
Susan Green lives in the historic gold rush town of Castlemaine in Central Victoria with her husband, son and Gus the miniature schnauzer. She has been a teacher, radio producer, youth worker, cook and bookseller, but she knew she wanted to be a writer by the time she was eight years old. She has written many books for children and young adults. Verity Sparks and the Scarlet Hand is her third book with Walker Books.
Reviews
A fanciful story, good for capable readers
103.1FM Grafton
Set in Castlemaine in 1880, it has a lovely old-fashioned feel, and is filled with characters with unusual histories, laced with tragedy, from places far and wide.
ReadPlus
The names of the characters were amusing and made me grimace and smirk as my imagination gave each character substance.
Reading Time
Set in 1880, in colonial Victoria, and featuring a wide range of characters from around the globe, the story will engage strong readers with a love of mystery and of historical fiction.
Aussie Reviews
The language in the book is easy to read, but there a many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. There are colourful characters that make the story interesting and involved. There is excitement, intrigue and surprise endings of both joy and sadness from the many story lines.
Creative Kids Tales
This book is amazing and I highly recommend it for people ages 9+, the series is great.
The Examiner
Set in Castlemaine in 1880, it has a lovely old-fashioned feel, and is filled with characters with unusual histories, laced with tragedy, from places far and wide.
Read Plus
The names of the characters were amusing and made me grimace and smirk as my imagination gave each character substance.
Reading Time
A range of rounded characters, a setting which is beautifully described and an involved and thought-provoking story makes this an excellent read.
Magpies Magazine
