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Mariella Mystery: The Mystic Moustache: Book 8

Mariella Mystery: The Mystic Moustache: Book 8

by KatePankhurst (Author)

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    Paperback 2016

    $3.40
Synopsis

The eighth novel from the MacMillan Prize for Picture Book Illustration's winner Kate Pankhurst. The perfect book for 7-9 yr olds who love funny stories with quirky illustrations like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, the DORK DIARIES and CLARICE BEAN.
Mariella Mystery (That's me!) - totally amazing girl detective, aged nine and a bit. Able to solve the most mysterious mysteries and perplexing problems, even before breakfast.

There's strange goings-on at the Young Super Sleuth convention, could it be something to do with the mysterious Mystic Moustache?

Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Tom Gates.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 07 Apr 2016
ISBN 10: 1444012363
ISBN 13: 9781444012361
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
What really sets this book apart and gives it huge appeal for young reads, is the dynamic presentation, with lots of drawings, diary style narrative and fun cartoons - all make reading fun. -- Sarah Brew * Parents In Touch *
It's another funny and exciting book in the Mariella Mystery series and one that young, intrepid readers will enjoy if they like whodunits with plot twists and turns ... the story is easy to read and digest too, thanks to the lists and diary entries that help to break up the text. Perfect for young confident readers * South Wales Evening Post *
the stories are ideal for building stamina in newly independent readers. * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *
Illustrated throughout with Kate Pankhurst's quirky, charismatic artwork, and containing lots of tips for aspiring young sleuths, covering everything from setting up your own detective headquarters to undercover surveillance, the first book in the Mariella Mystery series is perfect for children who are beginning to develop confidence with chapter books. Pankhurst puts her own fun, tongue-in-cheek spin on the coventions of the detective story to create a lively and enjoyable story that young readers will find irresistible. * BOOKTRUST *
Wittily told in words and pictures, Mariella Mystery, a totally amazing nine year detective, sets about following clues in an entertaining and action packed adventure. * LOVEREADING *
Author Bio
Since graduating from the University of Central Lancashire, Kate Pankhurst has worked as an illustrator. She works regularly in schools running sessions linked to illustration and writing and as part of Creatives, a company specialising in high quality arts experiences for children and young people. Kate was the recipient of the MACMILLAN PRIZE FOR PICTURE BOOK ILLUSTRATION in 2002. Kate lives and works in Leeds. Discover more about Kate and Mariella at www.katepankhurst.com, and follow Kate on twitter @KateIsDrawing for all the latest updates.