by Linda Newbery (Author)
When Nina's mother, Miranda, mysteriously disappears, Nina's father goes to look for her, leaving Nina with her two eccentric aunts who run a charity shop in town.
Nina soon discovers that working in the shop can be funny, intriguing and rewarding as she takes in weird and wonderful donations, makes new friends and uncovers strange secrets! But Nina is determined to solve the mysteries that have taken over her life - where has her mother gone? Why did she leave so suddenly? And just what is the secret she's been hiding?
Award-winning author Linda Newbery grips and entertains readers in her usual mesmerising way with this intriguing new mystery.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 02 May 2013
ISBN 10: 1444003445
ISBN 13: 9781444003444
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: When Nina's mother disappears, leaving only a cryptic note, Nina is determined to uncover the mystery of where she's gone and why.
Linda Newbery has published over 30 books, ranging from a picture book to teenage fiction. She won the COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD in 2006 and, for CATCALL, THE SILVER AWARD in the 2007 NESTLE AWARDS. Born in Essex, Linda lives in an Oxfordshire village with her husband and three cats. Apart from writing, she spends time reading, gardening, swimming, going to the cinema and theatre, and walking. She is an active speaker at conferences and regularly conducts writing workshops.
Visit Linda's website at www.lindanewbery.co.uk. Like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Newbery-author-page/159061854179521.