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The London Eye Mystery
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2007
Middle grade
9-12 years
640L
Super Short Summary
In The London Eye Mystery, Ted Spark and his sister Kat team up to uncover the mystery of their cousin Salim's disappearance during a ride on the London Eye Ferris wheel, despite initial difficulties and diverse theories about what happened. The book implicitly discusses autism and uses the term "high-functioning" to describe Ted's place on the spectrum.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Siobhan Dowd's The London Eye Mystery is lauded for its engaging narrative and unique protagonist with learning differences, offering a fresh perspective in the mystery genre. Critics praise its clever plot and emotional depth, though some mention that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it's a compelling read with a meaningful message for young readers.
Who Should Read The London Eye Mystery?
Readers who relish quirky, intelligent protagonists and enjoy solving puzzles with a hint of mystery will love The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. Fans of Enola Holmes and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will find this engaging and heartwarming story particularly appealing.
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Kat Spark
Kat Spark
Ted's older sister, who is outgoing and brash, often clashing with Ted due to her impatient nature but learns to appreciate his intelligence.
Gloria
Gloria
Ted's aunt, whose enthusiastic personality and emotional reactions are intensified by her distress over her son's disappearance.
Salim
Salim
A thoughtful and smart 13-year-old who goes missing after an adventure on the London Eye, leading to a crisis for his family.
Ben and Faith Spark
Ben and Faith Spark
Ted's parents, who work as a demolition expert and nurse, respectively, and are caught up in family tensions but eventually recognize Ted's contributions.
Detective Inspector Pearce
Detective Inspector Pearce
The police officer who oversees the investigation into Salim's disappearance and values Ted's unique insights.
Christy and Marcus Flood
Christy and Marcus Flood
Brothers who are inadvertently involved in Salim's disappearance, with Marcus being Salim's best friend and motivator in his actions.
Mr. Shepherd
Mr. Shepherd
Ted's teacher, who gives him strategies to better understand social cues and supports his personal development.
336
Novel • Fiction
London, England • Contemporary
2007
Middle grade
9-12 years
640L
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