The Swifts
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The Swifts
A hilarious and riveting mystery adventure, The Swifts by Beth Lincoln is the perfect read for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket. This charming tale introduces readers to the Swifts, a quirky family where each member is named after a word in the sacred Family Dictionary at the moment of their birth, with the expectation that they will grow up embodying that word's definition. However, Shenanigan Swift refuses to be pigeonholed.
Though her relatives have resigned themselves to seeing her as nothing more than a troublemaker—as her name might suggest—Shenanigan aspires to more. Defying her predetermined role, she dreams of grand adventures, whether as a pirate, explorer, or even a detective. Her courageous spirit and determination come in handy when chaos strikes the family gathering.
When Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude is nearly murdered during the annual Swift Family Reunion, suspicion falls on the entire household. With everyone a potential suspect, Shenanigan steps up to solve the mystery. Joined by her sisters and cousin, she dives into an investigation fraught with peril, hidden treasures, and more than a few dead ends.
As murders continue and secrets unravel, Shenanigan must navigate a tangled web of clues and deceit. Along the way, she discovers that some definitions are meant to be rewritten. With her sharp wit and unyielding resolve, can Shenanigan catch the killer before the entire family is undone? And more importantly, in a world where definitions hold immense power, can she carve out her own identity?
The Swifts is a delightful blend of comedy and mystery, filled with eccentric characters, unexpected twists, and a heartwarming message about self-discovery and resilience. Beth Lincoln's storytelling shines through in this captivating tale that encourages readers to find their own path and redefine themselves against all odds.
Series: The Swifts
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241536452
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 January 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Claire Powell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 464
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About the Author
Beth Lincoln (Author) Beth Lincoln is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Swifts. Raised in a former Victorian railway station in the North of England, her childhood fears included porcelain dolls, the Durham panther, and wardrobes that looked at her funny. She grew neither tall nor wise, and never learned to play an instrument - but she did write stories, a bad habit that has persisted to this day. When she isn't writing, Beth is woodcarving, or making a mess of her flat, or talking the nearest ear off about unexplained occurrences. Her favourite things include ghosts, crisps, and weird old words like bumbershoot and zounderkite. Among its many accolades, The Swifts was the winner of the Nero Book Award for Children's Fiction and the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award. Beth lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her partner and hopefully, by the time you are reading this, a dog. Claire Powell (Illustrator) Claire Powell is a bestselling children's book illustrator who got her first book deal in 2016 and has never looked back. After spending many years in London, Claire now enjoys a quieter life in the rolling hills of Derbyshire with her partner Stefan (who may not agree that living with Claire is quiet).
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