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What to Read After... David Walliams 17/02/25
Twelve Minutes to Midnight
Publisher: Nosy Crow
In 1899, thirteen year old orphan Penelope Tredwell is the author, editor and sole proprietor of London's most popular magazine, The Penny Dreadful, concealing her true identity behind the pseudonym Montgomery Flinch. But when she receives a strange letter addressed to Flinch, Penelope finds herself drawn into a real-life adventure as thrilling as any she pens for the pages of her magazine.
Every night at precisely twelve minutes to midnight, the inmates of Bedlam, London's notorious madhouse, all begin feverishly writing - incoherent ramblings that Penelope quickly realises are in fact terrifying visions of the new century to come. But what is causing this strange phenomenon? Together with her trusted companion, printer's apprentice Alfie, Penelope pits her sharp wits against this unearthly problem - and finds herself plunging into danger.
Pacy and tightly-plotted, this is an exuberant and entertaining adventure story set in an appealingly foggy and sinister Victorian London. This adventure packed with exciting twists and turns will appeal to confident readers, and fans of Philip Pullman's Sally Lockhart series.
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What you thought...
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Acey, 12 August 2022
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AMAZING!! A must-read for fantasy/mystery readers! Twists and turns hide the un-guessable genius ending! So excited to keep reading the series!
Lucy, 30 January 2022
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we read this at school and it is an amazing book.
alfie, 12 February 2020
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At school we are reading this book and it has grabbed my attention and I get annoyed when we have to put the book down because it is so enthralling
Ella, 25 February 2019
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We got this book for our Chevron readers cup inter-school quiz. We had memorized the book on the back of our hand, it was so catchy and full of terrors. The story was completely unexpected and beyond our imaginations. Our predictions about the book were the other way round. The book is a keeper ! Your ought to read it
Naqiya and Batul, 16 January 2016
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As I read the book I got so interested in it I hardly left it as it went on my suspicion grew larger and larger.If I can remember correctlly penny dreadful went to bedlem to investigate I can not wait to read on thank you for this amazing book
Aadarsh, 01 February 2013
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I think this was a great book it was one of the best that I have ever read
Anon, 21 January 2013
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Chilling story that makes you feel sorry for the insane. And it defiantly won't give you nightmares ! It's defiantly worth reading and the very descriptive words give spooky images
Lulu, 12 January 2013
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this book is good
Tara, 11 January 2013
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I thought the book was really fascinating I think I want to read more Christopher edge books. The character Penny was just like me except I'm not an orphan. I would have love to seen some romance between Alfie and Penny.
brigitte, 04 January 2013
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I love this book its the best I love the mysterious things that happen with the people writing with their own blood that really got me!!!!!
Olivia, 16 December 2012
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So far I think the book is very good. It seems to make more sense the more that you read. I like the fact that the actor playing the leading role has decided to take on the character and investigate a story further.
Jessica, 16 December 2012
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I would recommend this book to all year 7's that like gothic-horror stories, as it is a wonderfully spooky story! I get chills every time I read it.
Caitlin, 14 December 2012
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'Twelve Minutes to Midnight' is a gothic horror story with a spine-chilling mystery to solve. Penny Tredwell owns the magazine 'The Penny Dreadful' which she fills with spooky stories and legends. But when she is called to a hospital for the insane to solve a mystery, all her other tales seem boring compared to what goes on at the hospital every night at 12 minutes to midnight. The patients get up from their beds and start to scribble wierd messages on anything they can write on. Read the ...
Caitlin, 14 December 2012
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I think this book is amazing every time I read it I don't want to stop!!! The characters are introduced nicely and I get the story, it is amazing how Christopher Edge (the author) can make it so clear to year 7's what is going on.
Sophie, 09 December 2012
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I really enjoyed this book because it is like a mystery and it builds up tension to the reader. I also liked this book because i found it really interesting when penelope tredwell was trying to find out what was happening to all of the patients when they keep on waking up at 12 minutes to midnight every night. Also i enjoyed it when she told the guard at the museum that sir edwin lancaster was her father.
sharna, 30 November 2012
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I have just started reading this book and I am already enjoying it. I find it very exciting because its kind of spooky and I like spooky books. The book cover really caught my eye and the title is very interesting and I think red and black is a very suitable colour very mysterious and spooky type of book.
toyosi, 13 November 2012
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This book is good
Nabilah, 18 October 2012
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i like to read this because this is one of my most exciting book that i heard !!! and i wish that you like it.
aliakber, 14 October 2012
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This book is great it is jaw dropping thriller and im so glad i read it. It is the best book and thank u Bookbuzz for giving me a chance 2 read it!!!!
Lateefah, 11 October 2012
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This is definately my type of book to read :D Recommend it to everyone!
Adrian, 04 October 2012
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WOW! Just by watching the video I get a shiver down my spine. This is definitely a book to read. Nagging my parents to let me go buy it. Brilliant! Christopher Edge, you are a GENIUS!
Madeleine, 01 October 2012
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i would love to read this book it looks so intresting i cant wait till i get it
Danielle, 28 September 2012
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Christopher Edge's story of Penelope Tredwell is a truly gripping affair. Exquisite description and an adventure-packed leap back to Victorian Britain will have young (and much older!) book lovers ploughing through the chapters to reach the novel's nail-biting climax.
Mike, 31 August 2012
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This atmospheric and pacy mystery novel set in Victorian England is a great introduction to the gothic genre. I really enjoyed the unusual intrigue with a hint of supernatural and Penelope is a great heroin: clever, cunning and a bit fearless.
Melanie, 31 August 2012
Full of twists and turns- a must read