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The Case of the Stolen Sixpence: 1 (Maisie Hitchins (1))

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence: 1 (Maisie Hitchins (1))

by Marion Lindsay (Illustrator), Marion Lindsay (Illustrator), Holly Webb (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $3.44
Synopsis

From best-selling author Holly Webb comes a brand new series full of mystery and intrigue following the adventures of a very determined heroine and her dog! Holly Webb fans will be thrilled to pieces to discover the adventures of Maisie Hitchins, the pluckiest little detective in Victorian London.
Maisie Hitchins lives in her grandmother's boarding house, longing for adventure. She idolizes the famous detective, Gilbert Carrington, and follows his every case. But Maisie is about to be given the opportunity of a lifetime: her own mystery to solve!
In the first book in this fantastic new series, Maisie rescues a puppy in peril whilst running an errand, and adopts him. She decides to investigate the puppy's original cruel owner, but instead gets tangled up in an intriguing plot involving stolen sausages, pilfered halfpennies and a fast-paced bicycle chase. The streets of Victorian London are never safe, but Maisie's on the case!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Edition: UK ed.
 Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Published: 06 May 2013
ISBN 10: 1847153712
ISBN 13: 9781847153715
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
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
Author Bio
Holly Webb lives with her husband, sons and three cats. She started writing several years ago while working as a children's books editor. She has written over ninety books including the Animal Stories, My Naughty Little Puppy and Maisie Hitchins series for Stripes Publishing. In 2012 she wrote The Clever Little Kitten for World Book Day. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire. Marion Lindsay studied at Cambridge School of Art, graduating in 2010 with a master's degree in children's book illustration.