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Karen Inglis

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Karen Inglis is a bestselling children’s author based in London, UK, writing for ages 3–12.

She is best known for her time travel mystery The Secret Lake, which has sold over 600,000 print copies worldwide and is in translation in 12 languages. Set in London, it follows siblings Stella (11) and Tom (8), who discover a time tunnel while searching for a neighbour’s missing dog. The tunnel leads them to their own home and the children living there 100 years in the past. First published in 2011, the book hit bestseller lists in 2018–19 (and continues to rank highly on Amazon), proving that children still love a good old-fashioned adventure!

Two long-awaited sequels followed: Return to the Secret Lake (2022) and Beyond the Secret Lake (2024). The
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The Secret Lake

4.12 avg rating — 5,097 ratings — published 2011 — 17 editions
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Eeek! The Runaway Alien

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Fox Update, Foreign Editions… and a Dash of Las Vegas!

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I hope you’re keeping cosy as the colder weather closes in! It’s been a busy few weeks here, both on the Ferdinand Fox front – and with The Secret Lake travelling the globe again. 😊

Ferdinand Fox Saves the Day — early reviews + a Black Friday FREE eBook offer! 🦊 📚 Illustration of a fox navigating city rooftops with scenes of mischievous activity in the background, including thieves in black and a moonlit urban landscape.

Thank you so much to everyone who has already shared reviews of Ferdinand Fox Saves the Day. I’ve been bowled over by the w

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Ferdinand Fox Saves the Day by Karen Inglis
"A handful of rhymed narratives that aim to present the fox as an intelligent but well-intentioned and kind-hearted critter, whatever anyone's preconceptions. So in the first look at his life we see him encounter a defenceless baby hedgehog, before po" Read more of this review »
Ferdinand Fox Saves the Day by Karen Inglis
"A totally charming book for children aged 6–8 or for reading aloud to younger kids, this beautifully illustrated tale features a kindly fox who does good deeds described in six compelling short stories. Loved it!"
Ferdinand Fox Saves the Day by Karen Inglis
"A wonderful collection of stories for the young and young at heart. Magical illustrations and heartwarming stories. I enjoyed every tale and will be snagging myself a copy. I urge you all to do the same. "
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Hilarious, heartfelt, and deliciously dark! Highly recommend — especially if you’ve had teenage boys!
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The Chase intertwines domestic thriller with literary historical fiction, creating a story that is as haunting and disturbing as it is captivating. Set in the secluded hunting lodge, Le Sanglier, deep within the Dordogne forest, the story follows Net ...more
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An excellent read and more than lived up to expectations after book 1. I thought I had already reviewed it here but clearly not! Do not miss this series :)
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“The Island’. The Island was a cluster of four oak trees in the centre of the garden skirted by rhododendron bushes.”
Karen Inglis, The Secret Lake

“The Secret Lake A children’s mystery adventure Karen Inglis”
Karen Inglis, The Secret Lake

“trying to focus on Charlie’s words telling her to stay strong.”
Karen Inglis, Return to the Secret Lake

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