Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower
by Kristyna Litten
Interest age: 6 to 9
Reading age: 7+
Published by Magic Cat, 2025
About this book
Budding young detective Ivy lives with her grandpa, the great Bearlock Holmes. Together, they love solving mysteries, cracking cases, and enjoying a nice biscuit (or four).
So when the famous Agave flower goes missing from the botanic gardens, the pair of super sleuths leap into action to unearth the truth.
But Ivy and her grandpa can't solve this case on their own; they need help! In this interactive adventure, the reader is invited to channel their inner detective to help Ivy solve 15 fun puzzles as the case unfolds.
This superb detective story features many engaging elements to keep young readers entertained. It is highly illustrated throughout; there are lots of fun animal characters to meet; it includes genuine science about bees, plants, and pollination; and the interactive puzzles are well-designed and genuinely fun.
A perfect book for newly independent readers. Look out for more titles in the Ivy and Bearlock series.
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