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The Secret Diary of Jane Pinny Victorian House Maid (and Accidental Detective)

Name: The Secret Diary of Jane Pinny Victorian House Maid (and Accidental Detective)
ISBN: 9780857639035

By Philip Ardagh

Adjectives

intriguing humorous educational

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction Humour

Synopsis

Jane Pinny, a spirited Victorian maid at Lytton House, is overwhelmed by her endless chores. When a priceless jade necklace vanishes, Jane, with her feathered friend Plump, embarks on a thrilling detective adventure to uncover the thief before it's too late.

About the author

Philip Ardagh is a brilliant British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Eddie Dickens' series, which is full of adventure and laughter. Philip loves making readers smile with his clever stories and enjoys sharing his love of reading and writing with children everywhere.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2017

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