In "The Crooked Sixpence" by Jane Shaw, young readers are taken on an imaginative adventure as the protagonist, a boy named Tim, discovers a mysterious sixpence with magical properties. As Tim navigates a whimsical world where fairy tale elements intertwine with realities, he encounters fantastical creatures, face clever challenges, and learns valuable life lessons about friendship, bravery, and the importance of making the right choices. The story beautifully blends elements of fantasy and adventure, enticing children to explore beyond the ordinary and embrace the unexpected twists of fate that life presents. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Penny .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Girls Gone By Publishers .