Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Clockwork Three. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. (On the other hand, while I thought it was frightening, readers at our school often shake their heads when I complain a book is too scary. The Clockwork Three - Ebook written by Matthew J. Beware though, while not gratuitous, there are some frightening violent scenes. This makes it perfect for reluctant readers and younger, competent readers who are not ready for more complex steampunk. With a 4.5 reading level, it is a relatively easy read. While Hannah is indeed a strong character, her strengths are a little to Only reason I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars instead of 5, is that This is a book about friendship, trust, and hope. The three children eventually come together in an adventure that involves stealing a mechanical head, running from the law, and searching for treasure. She is fortunate to be taken under the wing of Madame Pomeroy, but whom she ultimately betrays in an attempt to save her father. Hannah works in a hotel because her father, once a famous stonemason, has had a stroke. He longs to become a journeyman, and is working in the cellar of their shop to create a mechanical man. He finds a magical green violin that sparks hope that he might one day escape and return to Italy and find his siblings.įrederick was rescued from a harsh orphanage by Master Branch, to become an apprentice clockmaker.

He was sold by his uncle to a brutal padrone named Stephano, a Fagin like character. Giuseppe, a street violinist, lives a life similar to that of Oliver Twist.

Giuseppe and Frederick are orphans who have ended up in very different situations. Matthew Kirby, the author, weaves together their seemingly unconnected narratives into a gripping and suspenseful adventure. The main characters are three children coming from, and dealing with difficult circumstances. Set in the 1900's in an American City, it has a Dickensian feel. Pretty much any book she recommends is worth reading. MATTHEW J KIRBY is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of the middle grade novels The Clockwork Three, Icefall, and the Assassins Creed.

The clockwork three by matthew j kirby