Twice Upon a Time
The perfect mystery to curl up with this Christmas
by Michelle Harrison
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Pub Date 31 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 9 Apr 2024
Simon and Schuster UK Children's | Simon & Schuster Children's UK
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Description
‘A twisty-turny inventive read full of adventure and magic’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
‘Everything Michelle Harrison writes is gold dust - a thrilling mystery told by one of my favourite writers’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
When the Morrow twins, Merry and Spike, arrive at dusty old Fox House, they think spending their holidays there is going to be dull. But they soon discover that there are secrets to the old house. A missing woman, a baby left on the doorstep, a locked study . . . As the mysteries pile up, the girls begin to investigate, using their own secret to help them: they can stop time!
What happened in this old house? And can their strange powers help them solve a decades-old crime?
Praise for Twice Upon a Time:
‘A quirky, creepy, time-twisty murder mystery. I loved it!’ Lucy Strange, author of Sisters of the Lost Marsh
‘Fabulous!’ Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
‘A timeless, time-twisting triumph of mystery, magic, and mischief. Twice Upon a Time is spell-bindingly good!’Ja ck Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany
‘A future classic. I loved Spike and Merry.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Sea
‘A thrilling and gripping murder mystery that plays out like an Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes novel.’ Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
‘A captivating story’ Judith Eagle, author of The Secret Starling
‘A masterful tale’ Julie Sykes, author of The Unicorn Academy series
‘An enthralling treat . . . the kind of story that'll keep readers guessing, perched on the edge of their seats, until the very end’ LoveReading4Kids
‘A true page-turner . . . delightful, compelling . . . guaranteed to be unputdownable’ Inis Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781471197673 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1278499
A thrilling time-hopping murder mystery !
This story reads a bit like an Agatha Christie book : there's an old manor house, an elderly lady with quite a fortune, employers and family members who could all have motives to commit a crime. In addition, the magic brings an original twist and leads to more suspense and mystery.
The plot is well-paced and the mystery well constructed. I hope this is the start of a series, as I'd love to join the Morrow twins on a next investigation!
Many thanks to Simon and Shuster, as well as NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest opinion of the book. Review available now on Goodreads and on retailer sites after publication date.
Kate G, Reviewer
A brilliant engaging storyline with twists and turns all the way through. The characters- especially the twins - are fabulous, their relationships constantly evolving and pulling in the reader.
A great story for all to enjoy.
Kirsty S, Educator
When they go with their art restorer mother to a job in the middle of the countryside, the Morrow twins are expecting boredom and isolation. They get neither, as they are drawn into he houses many mysteries, most importantly finding what happened to a woman who went missing from the house over ten years ago. With Harrison's usual flair, she adds "a pinch of magic" to this new novel which I think will be loved by Key Stage 2 children (I can think of several of my Year 7s who would love it, too).
Educator 1114607
The opening chapter got me hooked instantly. The whole idea of having twins born in different years is interesting. The writing is done perfectly with a hint of magic and darkness. I love how the twins are portrayed in the book. The dialogue between them adds a humorous side to the story. It is in my shopping cart on Amazon already.
Reviewer 850130
The Marlow Murder Club for children although all of the family actually enjoyed this exciting tale. Michelle Harrison is such a reliably good writer of this type of book.
Reviewer 1074112
This is my 1st book from this author, and i really loved it! The story is about a pair of twins, Meredith and Rose who has special powers that can stop the time, or have visions about the past or the future. One day, they follow their mom to her new workplace at Fox House. Here, they found many secrets, from the house itself, to their residents! Will they be able to solve the missing girl’s case?
It’s a fast paced book, and i think i love all the characters except for Alastair for sure! The friendship between the twins and Ben are adorable. Also, Nanny with all the secrets she’s holding! I’ll recommend this book to those who loves a middle grade and fantasy!
Julie S, Book Trade Professional
Michelle Harrison has done it again with this masterful tale of twins Merry and Spike, who have a secret magical power that allows them to stop time!
Little do Merry and Spike realise when forced out of their city home, for a stay in an ancient country house, that mystery and danger await. There is a missing woman, an abandoned baby, a secret room and a locked study. What exactly did happen at Fox Manor on that fateful night? Can Merry and Spike use their magical time stopping power to avert another disaster?
A wonderful, twisty adventure with characters to fall in love with and an edge of the seat plot - and surely a sequel in the pipeline? I absolutely loved Twice Upon a Time and can highly recommend it.
Isabelle C, Educator
Oh my goodness, a brilliant return from Michelle Harrison. Her books never disappoint. Merry and Spike are twins born on different days, in different months and different years. They discover a connection to time and this leads them on a mission to discover the truth about the mysterious vanishing of a woman from the house in which their mother is working.
Lots of fun and adventures. I loved it.
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