The Case of the Weeping Mermaid

The Case of the Weeping Mermaid

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!
Alice's father is having a run of bad fortune - two of his ships have disappeared and he has lost a lot of money. Maisie is sure she can solve the mystery herself, so she heads down to London's sprawling docks to investigate. Can she discover what is happening at sea and save Alice's fortune?
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: 04 May 2015

ISBN 10: 1847155979
ISBN 13: 9781847155979
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews

`A really engaging heroine with a gift for friendship and a tale that unravels seamlessly, with charming illustrations by Marion Lindsay.' Carousel

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.