Moonlocket

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What does the Pageticker team say about Moonlocket?

Moonlocket is a rattling, clockwork adventure through Victorian London, packed with peril, puzzles and a wonderfully sarcastic mechanical fox. Peter Bunzl balances thrilling escapades with thoughtful questions about identity, trust and what makes a family. This is the second book in the Cogheart adventure series.

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What is Moonlocket about?

When the notorious escapologist Jack Door escapes from prison, he embarks on a quest to find the elusive Moonlocket. Lily and Robert are drawn into his dangerous pursuit, uncovering that Robert's past holds the key to the locket's secrets. Alongside Malkin, their mechanical fox, they journey through Victorian London, facing peril and uncovering long-buried family mysteries.

About the author

Peter Bunzl is a talented author and filmmaker from the UK. He is best known for his exciting Cogheart series, which is filled with adventure, mystery, and wonderful inventions. Peter loves creating stories about brave characters and imaginative worlds that inspire children to dream big and explore their own creativity.

Discussion ideas around Moonlocket

Brave Choices: Lily and Robert often have to act before they know exactly what will happen; what makes one of their choices brave rather than simply risky?

Family Secrets: How do Robert’s questions about his past affect the way he sees himself and the people around him?

Trust: Who does Lily trust most, and what do the characters do to earn or lose one another’s trust?

Being Different: Lily’s mechanical heart makes her feel different; how does the story show both the difficulties and the strengths of being unusual?

Victorian London: What would be exciting or difficult about exploring Victorian London with Malkin, and how might that world differ from our own?