The eighth novel from the MacMillan Prize for Picture Book Illustration's winner Kate Pankhurst. The perfect book for 7-9 yr olds who love funny stories with quirky illustrations like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, the DORK DIARIES and CLARICE BEAN.
Mariella Mystery (That's me!) - totally amazing girl detective, aged nine and a bit. Able to solve the most mysterious mysteries and perplexing problems, even before breakfast.
There's strange goings-on at the Young Super Sleuth convention, could it be something to do with the mysterious Mystic Moustache?
Perfect for fans of Cathy Cassidy and Tom Gates.
Read MorePankhurst puts her own fun, tongue-in-cheek spin on the conventions of the detective story to create a lively and enjoyable story that young readers will find irresistable - BOOKTRUST on The Ghostly Guinea PigWittily told in words and pictures, Mariella Mystery, a totally amazing nine-year-old detective, sets about following clues in an entertaining and action-packed adventure. No mystery is too complex for Mariella - LOVEREADING4KIDS on The Ghostly Guinea PigIt was really good! It was a thrilling, exciting and tense novel! ... I will definitely recommend it to my friends ... The detective tips were very handy as you never know when you might need them. My favourite character is Mariella because she is cool, daring and prepared to disagree with her friends! - Story Stars ReviewersI liked it when I opened it and found out it was set out like a notebook. I loved all the little doodles ... I couldn't put the book down, I just kept reading and reading because it was funny and interesting and I wanted to solve the mystery. I wish I was a detective. I want to read more of Mariella's mysteries. I am going to tell all my friends about it. - Story Stars ReviewersWhen I was reading, I could not stop. When I was reading it at bedtime I tried to find a bit that was not exciting but I could not find one so I did not want to stop. I liked this book because it was very mysterious and exciting. I would recommend it to my friends. - Story Stars Reviewers
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