The Case of the Blind Beetle

The Case of the Blind Beetle

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

Synopsis

Maisie Hitchins longs to be a detective. She's sure there are lots of adventures to be had on the streets of Victorian London. And, together with her faithful puppy, Eddie, she is determined to follow even the slightest scent of a mystery - no matter what!
On a visit to the British Museum, Maisie meets Lord Dacre, whose most prized possession - an Egyptian scarab beetle made of gold - has been stolen. The lost artefact turns up on the bank of the Thames, but it's missing its precious ruby eyes. It's up to Maisie to find out who the thief is.
Exciting detective stories from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of The Mariella Mysteries.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Published: 02 Feb 2015

ISBN 10: 1847155138
ISBN 13: 9781847155139
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

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.