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The Case of the Stolen Sixpence

By Holly Webb

Book 1 of 8 in the Maisie Hitchins series

Adjectives

intriguing adventurous engaging

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction Adventure

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Maisie Hitchins dreams of becoming a detective like her hero, Gilbert Carrington. Living in her grandmother's boarding house in Victorian London, she seizes the chance to solve her first case when her friend George is accused of theft. With her loyal puppy, Eddie, Maisie embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with disguises, daring chases, and clever sleuthing to uncover the truth and clear George's name.

About the author

Holly Webb is a popular children's author from the UK, best known for her Animal Stories series. She loves writing about animals and adventure, and her books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. Holly lives with her family and several pets, which often inspire the lovable characters in her stories.

Pages

176 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2013

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