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The Key to Finding Jack

By Ewa Jozefkowicz
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Twelve-year-old Flick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru after an earthquake devastates the region during his gap year. Determined to find him, Flick discovers a mysterious key on a gold chain and a note with the initials SF, which might hold clues to Jack’s whereabouts. As she embarks on a journey to uncover the identity of SF, Flick encounters new friends, uncovers secrets about Jack, and explores a legend of Inca gold and magical keys. This heartwarming novel explores the unbreakable bond between siblings, courage, sacrifice, and the power of friendship and family.
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Ideal for children and young readers aged 10 and above who enjoy mystery, adventure, and heartfelt stories about sibling relationships and self-discovery.

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Flick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru and she is desperate to find him. But can she solve the greatest mystery of all: who Jack really is? A novel about the unbreakable bond between siblings.

Flick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru and she is desperate to find him. But can she solve the greatest mystery of all: who Jack really is? A heartwarming, third novel from Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, Ewa Jozefkowicz, about the unbreakable bond between siblings.

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Flick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru and she is desperate to find him. But can she solve the greatest mystery of all: who Jack really is? A heartwarming third novel from Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, Ewa Jozefkowicz, about the unbreakable bond between siblings.

Twelve-year-old Flick adores Jack and loves solving puzzles with him. But Jack is soon to flee the family nest and Flick worries she'll lose her partner in crime. During his gap year in Peru, tragedy strikes when an earthquake devastates the region and no one knows what has happened to Jack. Flick and her family are thrown into the horrible unknown.

She finds a key on a fine gold chain and a note with the initials SF in his room, and clings to the hope that SF (whoever that is) might hold the clue to finding her brother. When she sets out to uncover the identity of its owner, she meets new friends, rekindles a special relationship, and discovers a whole new side to Jack. Intriguing clues from a legend about Inca gold, to a key with magical powers help her along the way.

Featuring a story within a story and a mystery to solve, The Key to Finding Jack is about sacrifice and courage, the riches of family, friendship, and the power of living life to the full.

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'I thoroughly enjoyed Ewa Jozefkowicz's latest novel about family, friendship and listening – to others as well as the inner voice that both chides and encourages... The Key to Finding Jack is full of tantalising clues and hidden facts... A brilliant read and an author to watch!' – Alison Brumwell, Chair of CILIP Youth Libraries Group

Jozefkowicz writes wonderfully about family, friendship and self discovery – The Bookseller

Heartwarming, life-affirming and a wonderful page-turner – Chris Soul, children's book reviewer

'The plot has been carefully and skilfully crafted to be a story within a story... It is so refreshing to find a well-written powerful standalone story for young adults that I hope it will be widely read and enjoyed' – The School Librarian

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789543582

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 272

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Ewa Jozefkowicz grew up in Ealing, and studied English Literature at UCL. Her debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Her second book Girl 38: Finding a Friend blends contemporary times with WWII Poland. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters.

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