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Mariella Mystery: The Ghostly Guinea Pig
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Series: Mariella Mystery
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A perfect book for 7-9 yr old girls who love funny stories with quirky illustrations like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, the DORK DIARIES and CLARICE BEAN.
A perfect book for 7-9 yr old girls who love funny stories with quirky illustrations like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Dork Diaries and Clarice Bean.
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The debut novel from winner of the MacMillan Prize for Picture Book Illustration, Kate Pankhurst. The perfect book for 7-9 year 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!) - a totally amazing girl detective, aged 9 and a bit. Able to solve the most mysterious mysteries and perplexing problems, even before breakfast.
When their teacher Miss Crumble spots the ghost of her pet guinea pig, Mr Darcy, in her back garden, she doesn't know what to think. But Mariella knows it's up to her and her fellow Mystery Girls to get to the bottom of The Case of the Ghostly Guinea Pig.
Series: Mariella Mystery
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Mariella Mystery: The Ghostly Guinea Pig
The debut novel from winner of the MacMillan Prize for Picture Book Illustration, Kate Pankhurst. The perfect book for 7-9 year 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!) - a totally amazing girl detective, aged 9 and a bit. Able to solve the...PaperbackSold Out
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The book is a fun and quick read ideal for building confidence and stamina in young readers who are getting into chapter books. It features quirky illustrations and tips for aspiring young detectives, adding excitement and engagement. The story is lively and enjoyable, with a tongue-in-cheek approach to the detective genre, making it an irresistible adventure for children.
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ISBN: 9781444008883
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 April 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Since graduating from the University of Central Lancashire, Kate Pankhurst has worked as an illustrator. She works regularly in primary and secondary schools running sessions linked to illustration and writing and as part of Creatives, a company specialising in high quality arts experiences for children and young people. Kate has previously illustrated both picture books and fiction for a variety of publishers. Kate was the recipient of the MACMILLAN PRIZE FOR PICTURE BOOK ILLUSTRATION in 2002. Kate lives and works in Leeds.
Discover more about Kate and Mariella at www.katepankhurst.com, and follow Kate on twitter @KateIsDrawing for all the latest updates.Also by Kate Pankhurst
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