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The Case of the Blind Beetle

By Holly Webb

Book 7 of 8 in the Maisie Hitchins series

Adjectives

intriguing engaging historical mysterious

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In Victorian London, young detective Maisie Hitchins and her loyal puppy, Eddie, visit the British Museum and meet Lord Dacre, whose treasured golden Egyptian scarab beetle has been stolen. When the artefact is found on the Thames' bank, missing its ruby eyes, Maisie is determined to uncover the true thief and solve the mystery.

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

2015

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