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The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
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"The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow" Quotes

A group of young detectives must unravel the secrets of a stolen gem and a mysterious clockwork sparrow in this thrilling historical mystery.

Quotes

Sometimes, when you’re a detective, you have to be prepared to do things that aren’t very nice.

Katherine Woodfine

determination

I’ll tell you something, Sophie – there’s nothing better than a bit of scandal for bringing in the customers.

Katherine Woodfine

scandal

A good detective has to be able to think about things in a different way. To see things that other people don’t.

Katherine Woodfine

perception

It’s much easier to be brave when you don’t know what’s going to happen.

Katherine Woodfine

bravery

Sometimes, the best way to solve a mystery is to stop thinking about it for a while.

Katherine Woodfine

problem-solving

There’s always something more to learn. No matter how clever you are, you can always get cleverer.

Katherine Woodfine

learning

Never trust a man who wears a bowler hat.

Katherine Woodfine

trust

You can’t always tell what someone is like just by looking at them.

Katherine Woodfine

judgment

There’s no point in being a detective if you can’t be a bit daring.

Katherine Woodfine

daring

A good detective always keeps their eyes and ears open.

Katherine Woodfine

observation