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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Dead Man in the Garden

By Marthe Jocelyn and Isabelle Follath
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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Dead Man in the Garden follows the young and inquisitive Aggie Morton as she discovers a body at an elegant hotel garden. Together with her friend Hector, Aggie embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, navigating a world of secrets and unexpected twists. Set in a charming and vividly drawn historical backdrop, the book captures the essence of mystery-solving with plenty of wit and adventure.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy mystery stories with a young detective heroine solving puzzles. Set in the Victorian era, it offers a delightful mix of suspense and historical charm. Ideal for readers who love cleverly spun tales with strong character dynamics and an intriguing plot.

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For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, a spa stay becomes a lot more thrilling when two dead bodies are found in this third book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. Perfect for fans of Enola Holmes.

Aspiring writer Aggie Morton is ready to enjoy an invigorating trip to a Yorkshire spa, where her widowed mother can take the waters and recover from a long mourning period. Having solved yet another murder and faced extreme peril with her best friend Hector over Christmas, Aggie's Morbid Preoccupation is on alert when rumours abound about the spa's recently deceased former patient... and then another body appears under mysterious circumstances.

Together with Grannie Jane, and often in the company of George, a young patient at the spa, Aggie and Hector take a closer look at the guests and staff of the Wellspring Hotel, and venture into the intriguing world of the local undertaker. Has there been a murder - or even two? As Aggie and Hector ignite their deductive skills, their restful trip takes a sudden, dangerous turn.

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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Dead Man in the Garden is celebrated for its clever writing and engaging mystery, providing a delightful nod to the iconic Agatha Christie. It is recommended as a fun introduction to detective fiction for young readers, praised for effectively demonstrating problem-solving through its young sleuths' adventures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780735270787

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Prentice Hall Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Isabelle Follath Marthe Jocelyn Penguin Books

About the Author

Toronto-born MARTHE JOCELYN is the award-winning author and illustrator of nearly fifty books for children of all ages. Her picture book Sam Sorts was honored by the United States Board on Books for Youth as an Outstanding International Book, and another picture book, Hannah's Collections, was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration. Her novel Mable Riley won the inaugural TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Marthe is also the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. ISABELLE FOLLATH has been a freelance illustrator for advertising agencies, magazines and book publishers for over fifteen years, but her true passion lies in illustrating children's books. She uses pen and ink, watercolor and pencil alongside digital techniques to create her work. She loves drinking an alarming amount of coffee, learning new crafts and looking for the perfect greenish-gold color. Isabelle lives with her family in Switzerland.

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