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The Mum Hunt

By Gwyneth Rees

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous insightful charming

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Esmie, who lost her mum as a baby, believes her dad is lonely and her brother needs a motherly figure. With the help of her brother Matthew and their French nanny Juliette, she secretly places an advert in the Lonely Hearts column to find her dad a girlfriend. However, their well-intentioned plan leads to unexpected and humorous outcomes, teaching them valuable lessons about family and understanding.

About the author

Gwyneth Rees is a popular author who loves writing magical and fun stories for children. She is best known for her 'Fairy Dust' series and the 'My Mum Is a Witch' books. Gwyneth enjoys creating exciting adventures full of imagination, and her books have inspired many young readers to discover the joy of reading.

Pages

200 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2003

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