The Case of the Stolen Sixpence
the mysteries of maisie hitchins book 1
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2015
Summary
In the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother’s boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers’ dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie’s big chance to prove herself finally arrives when cr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780544582347 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0544582349 |
| Series: | Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins |
| Author: | Holly Webb, Marion Lindsay |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books |
| Imprint: | Clarion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2015 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Dimensions: | 193mm x 122mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“Maisie is sure to charm beginning chapter-book readers new to the mystery genre.” –Booklist “Readers will eagerly await this spunky, saucy new amateur detective’s next caper.” –Kirkus “Emerging chapter book readers who enjoy mystery and historical fiction will find much to like here.” –School Library Journal “Lindsay’s humorous b&w line drawings are in step with the light atmosphere Webb creates as she lays the groundwork for future cases.” –Publishers Weekly “Mystery-loving kids who have moved beyond Cam Jansen and kids who prefer their historical fiction on the light side may find Maisie’s escapades to their liking.” –Bulletin
About The Author
Holly Webb
Holly Webb is a former children’s book editor who has written more than sixty books for children published in the United Kingdom. Series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.
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