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Shadows of the Silver Screen

Shadows of the Silver Screen

Published in
2013
3.66
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Description

As the age of the silent film dawns, a mysterious filmmaker approaches the Penny Dreadful with a proposal to turn Montgomery Flinch's sinister stories into motion pictures. With Monty starring in the production, filming begins but is plagued by a series of strange and frightening events. As Monty pleads with Penelope to help him, she is drawn into the mystery, but soon finds herself trapped in a nightmare penned by her own hand. Can Penelope uncover the filmmaker's dark secret in time?
Age
9-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
256 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engages the imagination with a blend of history and fantasy
  • Introduces early cinema and the concept of moving pictures
  • Explores the theme of curiosity and its consequences
  • Provides a suspenseful mystery that keeps readers hooked