The Case of the Stolen Sixpence: 1 (Maisie Hitchins (1)) - Softcover

Webb, Holly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847153712 ISBN 13: 9781847153715

Publisher: Stripes Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Case of the Stolen Sixpence

About this title

Review:

"Maisie is sure to charm beginning chapter-book readers new to the mystery genre."
Booklist

"Readers will eagerly await this spunky, saucy new amateur detective's next caper."
Kirkus

"Emerging chapter book readers who enjoy mystery and historical fiction will find much to like here."
School Library Journal

"Lindsay's humorous b&w line drawings are in step with the light atmosphere Webb creates as she lays the groundwork for future cases."
Publishers Weekly

"Mystery-loving kids who have moved beyond Cam Jansen and kids who prefer their historical fiction on the light side may find Maisie's escapades to their liking."
Bulletin"

About the Author:

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats. Visit www.holly-webb.com or @HollyKateWebb.

Marion Lindsay studied at Cambridge School of Art, graduating in 2010 with a master’s degree in children’s book illustration.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stripes Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1847153712
• ISBN 13: 9781847153715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Lindsay Marion