The Kidnap Plot (The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie)

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The first installment in an action-adventure series about a boy on a rescue missionpart Pinocchio, part fantasy, and all fun!

Meet Charlie. He lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockmaker.

When Charlies father is kidnapped by a shadowy group called the Anti-Human League, its up to Charlie to save him. But the leagues plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined. And as he unravels their secrets, he also uncovers his fathers own secretsabout his family, the league, and even himself. . . .

Can Charlie and his ganga terrifying but well-meaning troll and a pair of high-flying young aeronautsrescue Charlies father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him And will Charlie be able to come to terms with who he really is The journey begins here!

Reminiscent of both Pinocchio and The Great Mouse Detective, this novel is tailor-made for young readers who love adventure narratives and steampunk fiction. Kirkus

A page-turning adventure. School Library Journal

The fast-paced plot is action-packed. . . . [The Kidnap Plot] should satisfy fans of fantasy and adventure. Publishers Weekly

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"Reminiscent of both Pinocchio and The Great Mouse Detective, this novel is tailor-made for young readers who love adventure narratives and steampunk fiction."Kirkus Reviews

A page-turning adventure for ambitious readersSchool Library Journal

The fast-paced plot is action-packed but leaves room for Charlies coming-of-age journey [The Kidnap Plot] should satisfy fans of fantasy and adventure.Publishers Weekly

Its a strong start to a new seriesthe characters are diverse, and Butler creates a smoky, grimy, harsh England that is almost a living character in itself. Readers will happily keep an eye out for the next volume.The Bulletin for the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Dave Butler lives in an old house and works in a study where one of the biggest bestsellers of the twentieth century was written. He has kept the rooms original shag carpet and wood-veneer walls. He likes games, guitars, languages, and, most of all, his family. Dave lives in Provo, Utah. You can find him on the Web at davidjohnbutler.com.