Summary
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets Clue when six children navigate a mansion full of secrets—and maybe money—in this humorous mystery with heart.
Sweet, shy Tabitha Crum, the neglected only child of two parents straight out of a Roald Dahl book, doesn’t have a friend in the world—except for her pet mouse, Pemberley, whom she loves dearly. But on the day she receives one of six invitations to the country estate of wealthy Countess Camilla DeMoss, her life changes …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481419215 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481419218 |
| Author: | Jessica Lawson, Natalie Andrewson |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 438g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 23mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“This marvelous mystery … has a most satisfying ending.”
“In the grand tradition of Roald Dahl… . A plucky amateur detective, secret passages, exaggerated characters, concealed identities, and dastardly villains equal a swell mystery.” * Kirkus Reviews *
“Original, engaging, and funny…. The writing is beautiful, expertly capturing all the suspense, hope, and love in the story…. A delightful gem that will fly off the shelves.” * School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) *
“A compelling puzzle, vividly drawn characters, and a clever and capable young detective.” * Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) *
“Packed with the delicious elements—hidden passages, unexplained noises, suspicious servants—of a traditional British mystery, Lawson’s (The Actual and Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher) story, set in 1907 England, will keep readers engagingly puzzled throughout its multilayered twists and tangles….Well thought-out and deftly executed, Lawson’s novel will appeal to a wide audience.” * Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) *
“Readers will delight in the unexpected twists and turns at every junction.” * Bookpage *
“[A] charming period piece.” * Shelf Awareness for Readers *
“This marvelous mystery … has a most satisfying ending.” * The Buffalo New *
“[A] winning mystery novel” * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
About The Author
Jessica Lawson
Jessica Lawson is the author of The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a book that Publishers Weekly called “a delightfully clever debut” in a starred review, and Nooks & Crannies, a Junior Library Guild Selection and recipient of three starred reviews. She is also the author of Waiting for Augusta, Under the Bottle Bridge, and How to Save a Queendom.
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