The Locket of Dreams

by Belinda Murrell
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A magical timeslip adventure set in Scotland of the 1850s and present-day Sydney

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Sophie discovers a golden locket in an old treasure box that belonged to her grandmother's grandmother. When she falls asleep wearing the locket, she magically travels back in time to 1858 to learn the truth about the mysterious Charlotte Mackenzie. Daughter of a wealthy Scottish laird, Charlotte and her sister Nell live a wonderful life with their parents and animals, on a misty island with its own ruined castle. Then disaster strikes and it seems the girls will lose everything they love. Why were Charlotte and Nell sent halfway around the world to live with strangers? Did their wicked uncle steal their inheritance? What happened to the priceless sapphire - the Star of Serendib? With the magic of the golden locket, Sophie begins to unravel the mysteries as she shares the adventures of Charlotte and Nell - outwitting their greedy relatives, escaping murderous bushrangers, and fighting storm and fire. But how will her travels in time affect Sophie's own life?

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by Random House Australia on 1 June 2009

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Random House Australia has an amazing 8 shortlisted titles in the 2009 Speech Pathologist – Book of the Year Awards.

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"*** Shortlised for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year - Upper Primary Children" - 2009

"The Locket of Dreams is a wonderful modern day fantasy that young girls, and boys, will enjoy reading. And maybe they will look a little into their own family history, searching for mystery, adventure and treasure." - thereadingstack.blogspot.com

"It is beautifully written and a treat to play along with fiery arguments, stubborn daughters, and merciless families." - www.sassisamblog.com

"This is a deftly written time-travelling adventure novel, with much intrigue and mystery cleverly interwoven into the true histories of Scotland and Australia" - Viewpoint

"This is a well-told story that evokes the rugged beauty of both Scotland and outback Australia in the 1850's. With each visit to the past, Sophie and the reader are drawn further into the unfolding mystery of Charlotte's life." - Essential Child

"I loved reading this book . . . I like how Sophie goes back in time and I like how it is connected to real life as in Bonnie Prince Charlie . . . I have two words: 'Love it!' . . . I think Charlotte is an amazing girl as I know how hard it is being the oldest but I don't know how she would feel having lost both parents and a newborn brother. Great book!" - Lauren, age 11, Random House Book Buddies Club

"The book was excellent! It was one of the best books I've ever read. I couldn't put it down. The title matches the story perfectly." - Venice, age 9, Random House Book Buddies Club

"This was a fantastic read! . . . The book drew me in to a point where it felt like I was in the story!" - Liana, age 10, Random House Book Buddies Club

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