The Locket of Dreams
  • Published: 2 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9780857986955
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $23.00

The Locket of Dreams

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2 Feb 2015
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31 Aug 2011
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2 Apr 2013
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‘An intriguing, time travelling yarn’ Books Buzz

‘She didn’t know why she felt the urge to wear the old necklace. It just seemed to have a magnetic pull on her.’
When Sophie wears the heart-shaped locket, she magically travels back to 1858 to learn the truth about her ancestor.

Charlotte Mackenzie and her sister, Nell, live a wonderful life on a misty Scottish island. Then disaster strikes and it seems the girls will lose everything they love. As the girls outwit greedy relatives, escape murderous bushrangers, and fight storm and fire, Sophie shares in their adventures. But how will her travels in time affect Sophie’s own life?
  • Published: 2 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9780857986955
  • Imprint: Random House Australia Children's
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $23.00
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About the author

Belinda Murrell

At about the age of eight, Belinda Murrell began writing stirring tales of adventure, mystery and magic in hand-illustrated exercise books. As an adult, she combined two of her great loves – writing and travelling the world – and worked as a travel writer, journalist and public relations consultant. Now, inspired by her own three children, Belinda is an award-winning, internationally published children’s author with a history of writing in her family that spans over 200 years. Her previous titles include The Golden Tower, her fantasy adventure series The Sun Sword trilogy and her award-winning time-slip adventures, The Locket of Dreams, The Ruby Talisman, The Ivory Rose, The Forgotten Pearl, The River Charm, The Sequin Star, and The Lost Sapphire.
For younger readers Belinda has her popular Lulu Bell and Pippa’s Island series.
Belinda lives in Manly in a gorgeous old house overlooking the sea with her husband Rob, her three beautiful children – Nick, Emily and Lachlan – and her dog Rosie. She is an Author Ambassador for Room to Read and Books in Homes. Find out more about Belinda at her website www.belindamurrell.com.au

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Also by Belinda Murrell

The Daredevil Princess and the Golden Unicorn (Book 1)
Lulu Bell and the Pyjama Party
The Daredevil Princess and the Goblin King (Book 2)
The Sequin Star
Lulu Bell and the Koala Joey
Lulu Bell and the Arabian Nights
The Golden Tower
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Praise for The Locket of Dreams

It is beautifully written and a treat to play along with fiery arguments, stubborn daughters, and merciless families.

sassisamblog.com

Readers 9+ will find this book hard to put down.

West Australian

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

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.

The Reading Stack

Murrell’s heritage shines throughout The Locket Of Dreams. It’s an intriguing, time travelling yarn. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Books Buzz

Awards & recognition

KOALA Children's Choice Awards

Awarded  •  2018  •  Hall of Fame