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Meet Erin, her puppy Sausages and friends as they swap recipes and pots for clues and culprits and try to solve the mystery of why their cookery club is closing. An adventure full of the power of food and friendship.
Meet Erin, her puppy Sausage and friends as they swap recipes and pots for clues and culprits and try to solve the mystery of why their cookery club is closing. The fourth middle grade book from Waterstones-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz about family, friendship and self-discovery.
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A beautifully observed middle-grade story from Waterstones-shortlisted author, Ewa Jozefkowicz, about family, friendship, food and self-discovery.
*New home
*New school
*New friends
*New puppy (yay!)
But I didn't think I was going to have to turn into a detective as well!
Sam, Frixos, Tanya, Sausage and I are the Cooking Club Detectives, and we have a mystery to solve. The community centre – my new favourite place – has suddenly been threatened with closure, but by who and why?
We're going to find out!
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The Cooking Club Detectives is praised for its engaging plot and charming characters, as well as its sensitive approach to themes like food poverty, online bullying, and the power of community. Critics appreciate how the story gently explores friendship and diversity, offering a range of perspectives and background stories. Featuring recipes, the book also encourages children to cook, inspiring them to make a difference in their communities.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789543605
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zephyr
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 209g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Ewa Jozefkowicz's debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief, published by Zephyr in 2018, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Girl 38: Finding a Friend, which blends contemporary times with WWII Poland and The Key to Finding Jack, about the special bond between siblings, are both published by Zephyr. Ewa lives in London with her husband and twin daughters. www.ewajozefkowicz.com Twitter: @EwaJozefkowicz Insta: ewas_bookshelf
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