"Clockwork" by Peter Bailey is a gripping tale that intertwines the lives of individuals in a dystopian world where time is a precious resource. The story follows a protagonist who discovers a hidden truth about the oppressive regime that controls time, leading to a quest for freedom and self-discovery. As characters navigate through a society governed by ticking clocks and mechanical wonders, they confront their own motivations and the consequences of rebellion. Themes of hope, resistance, and the value of time are explored as the characters strive to reclaim their autonomy and challenge the status quo in a beautifully crafted narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Turtleback Books .

Peter Bailey has been illustrating books for more than thirty-five years and has worked with many of today's best known authors, including Philip Pullman, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo and Joan Aiken. He lives near Liverpool with his wife, Sian, who is also an illustrator. Leonid Gore moved to the United States from his native Russia in 1991. He has illustrated many children's picture books, and lives with his wife and daughter in Brooklyn. Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. He lives in Oxford.