
The Very Merry Murder Club
By various, illustrated by Harry Woodgate, edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens
Interest age: 9 to 11
Reading age: 9+
Published by Farshore, 2021
About this book
Join Ali and her sister Tulip – or, the Double Detectives, as they’re also known – as they investigate who has stolen the presents from the children’s grotto at the local hospital. Hold your breath as Evie and her brother Ulric enter their Aunty’s house to feed her cat, and find something they weren’t quite expecting… and try to avoid biting your nails as Arjun witnesses a neighbourhood crime whilst recovering at home from having his tonsils out.
Featuring stories by Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, Dominique Valente, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson, this is a festive treat of a book for all young mystery lovers: perfect with a cup of hot chocolate and a cosy chair.
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