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Praise for Demelza And The Spectre Detectors: ‘Talking skulls, family feuds, red herrings and a spirited (in every sense) heroine underpin this funny, fizzing debut that also acknowledges the madness of grief.' DAILY MAIL 'This spooky adventure story fizzes with energy and humour. Many children from Year 4 upwards will find plenty to enjoy about this daring heroine and the world she lives in.' BOOKTRUST 'Demelza doesn’t believe in ghosts! She doesn’t even believe in the afterlife. This inner conflict enlivens Rivers’ humorous fantasy, as Demelza is forced to apply her logical mind to problem-solve the strangest occurrences and defeat the most ephemeral of nemeses. This gives the book a broad appeal, which both STEM and sci-fi lovers will warm to.' THE IRISH TIMES ‘Demelza Clock is a brilliant young heroine, full of steampunk inventiveness and ghost-busting bravado. Dark, strange, fun and thrilling, this is my kind of adventure and I’m already looking forward to future books in this exciting new series.’ GARETH P JONES, AUTHOR OF ‘THE THORNTHWAITE INHERITANCE’ 'Wickedly exciting, vividly imagined, quirky, funny and utterly charming. I devoured every page and now that I've finished it I want to read it again.' ELOISE WILLIAMS, CHILDREN’S LAUREATE WALES ‘This is an excellent debut, tackling some heavy subject matter with heart, humour and care.' 5/5 stars THE BOOK BAG ‘Holly Rivers creates an exciting adventure filled with characters that you will laugh with, hiss at and cheer for as they follow a trail that leaves the reader twisting and turning with its tremendous plot.’ 5/5 stars READINGZONE About the author: Holly grew up in Wales where she spent a lot of time drawing, reading and wishing that she was Pippi Longstocking. After graduating she spent time working as an actor, broadcaster and cheese seller, until one day she had the idea to pen a story about a tenacious young inventor named Demelza. She started writing and has never wanted to stop. Having accepted a 3-book pre-empt for Demelza and the Spectre Detectors from Chicken House, Holly's days are now spent writing books for children and working as a children's drama facilitator and performer. She also loves travelling, woolly things, collecting retro toys and playing ukulele. Holly lives in London and still wishes that she was Pippi Longstocking.
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