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The Case of the Weeping Mermaid

Name: The Case of the Weeping Mermaid
ISBN: 9781847156297

By Holly Webb

Book 8 of 8 in the Maisie Hitchins series

intriguing engaging historical mysterious

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction Adventure

What is The Case of the Weeping Mermaid about?

In Victorian London, young detective Maisie Hitchins receives a mysterious parcel from her father, containing papers he prefers not to keep aboard his ship. Meanwhile, her friend Alice's father faces financial ruin as two of his ships vanish. Determined to help, Maisie delves into the bustling docks to uncover the truth behind the disappearances. Can she solve the mystery, save Alice's family business, and reunite with her own father?

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

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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