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Book Synopsis* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD
* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARD
Discover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.
Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.
But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.
A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .
A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .
And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .
Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head!
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PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:
"Exciting!" - Big Issue
"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary
"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo
Trade ReviewHannah Peck's
super-creative joy of a book has
mystery,
humour,
brilliant illustrations and a veritable
smorgasbord of puns and wordplay. * Book Trust *
This
delightful two-colour chapter book for emerging independent readers is a story
cleverly woven and illustrated, with
a cast of brilliant characters by Hannah Peck, published by Piccadilly Press. * Armadillo *
Junior crime fans have a treat in store with this first in a new series following amateur detective and trainee journalist Kate and her mouse sidekick Rupert as they attempt to solve a mystery aboard an arctic express train. * Waterstones, Best Paperbacks of 2021 for 5-8 Year Olds *
A classic 'whodunnit' with a comic twist, perfect for developing young readers. * Creative Steps *
