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The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe

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The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe by Kereen Getten delves into a mysterious adventure where a young protagonist becomes involved in solving an enigma surrounding an old wardrobe believed to be haunted. The story weaves elements of curiosity and exploration, leading the character to uncover secrets that blend the lines between science and the supernatural. This engaging tale explores themes of discovery and imagination, set against a backdrop that encourages scientific inquiry and wonder.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that blend mystery with a touch of supernatural intrigue. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a good ghostly mystery set against a backdrop of scientific curiosity, offering an engaging read that explores the wonders and unknowns of nature.

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Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she left. But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps making a spine-chilling sound!

And to make matters worse, the crew have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest secrets. With the clock ticking, Fayson must rally her friends and take charge of the detective agency to solve the eerie mystery.

But with tensions rising and friendship squabbles getting in the way, can they work together to crack the case and keep their secrets safe?

The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe by Kereen Getten is a captivating tale of mystery, friendship, and courage.

Series: Di Island Crew Investigates

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    Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island! But when they discover an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they know they have a new mystery to solve. As strange things start happening on the...
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  • The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe
    Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she left. But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps making a spine-chilling sound! And to make matters worse, the crew have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest secrets. With...
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  • The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder
    Fayson has always wanted to be a detective. When her cousins recruit her to their top-secret gang on the island one summer, her dreams seem to be coming true. But the Greatest Gang of All Time don't live up to their name, and keep getting distracted from missions by things like food, falling asleep and a fair bit of squabbling!...
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The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe by Kereen Getten has been praised as part of the Di Island Crew Investigates series. Reviewers liken it to Enid Blyton with a modern, socially conscious twist and consider it ideal for confident younger readers. It delves into themes of family and friendship and is highly recommended for fans of mystery adventure stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693925

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Designed by Leah Jacobs-Gordon
  • Designed by Leah Jacobs-Gordon

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. Her work has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Spark Award, Warwickshire Junior Book Award and the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize. When Life Gives You Mangoes and If You Read This are also available from Pushkin Children's.

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  • The Case of the Abandoned Boat
    Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island! But when they discover an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they know they have a new mystery to solve. As strange things start happening on the...
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  • The Case of the Missing Person
    It is meant to be Faysons best summer yet.Di Island Crew are throwing her a spectacular birthday party, and its time to dress to impress.But Fayson has a secret, one that she cant even share with her closest friends. Then a member of the gang is kidnapped, and the crew must race against time to find them.Can the friends put...
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  • When Life Gives You Mangoes
    Twelve-year-old Clara lives on an island that visitors call exoticβ€”but there's nothing exotic about it to Clara. She loves eating ripe mangoes off the ground, running outside in the rainy season, and going to her secret hideout with Gaynah, even though lately, Gaynah hasn't been acting like a best friend. The only thing in Clara's life that's out of the...
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  • The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder
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