Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano

Name: Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780735265486
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Marthe Jocelyn and Isabelle Follath

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Summary

Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano by Marthe Jocelyn and illustrated by Isabelle Follath, has been recognised in the realm of children's literature. It was nominated for the 2020 Governor General's Literary Award for Young People's Literature in the Illustrated Books category. Moreover, the book has been well-received by literary circles, earning commendations and positive reviews for its intriguing plot and charming illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love a charming mix of mystery and adventure, set in the Edwardian era, featuring a clever young detective inspired by Agatha Christie. Fans of classic sleuthing tales and historical settings will find this book intriguing and delightful.

Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano

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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano introduces us to Aggie Morton, a young girl living in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative, yet deeply shy, Aggie hasn't found much to occupy her time since the death of her beloved father. This changes on a fateful day when she meets twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and they stumble upon a dead body in the Mermaid Dance Room.

As suspects multiply and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and Hector must rely on their insatiable curiosity, deductive skills, and some help from friends, to solve the case. All this must be accomplished before Aggie's beloved dance instructor is wrongfully charged with a crime Aggie believes she did not commit.

This smart and charming middle-grade mystery series stars young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector. The story is inspired by the imagined childhood of Agatha Christie and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot.

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Reviews for The Body under the Piano by Marthe Jocelyn and Isabelle Follath are highly positive. Critics praise its delightful blend of mystery, adventure, and humour, with several noting the book's engaging characters and suspenseful storytelling. It's likened to a younger audience's introduction to Agatha Christie, providing a fresh take on classic detective tales that balances wit with themes of social relevance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780735265486

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Prentice Hall Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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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 over twenty books for children of all ages. Her most recent picture book for Tundra (which she also illustrated), Sam Sorts (2017), was honored by the United States Board on Books for Youth as an Outstanding International Book. Her picture book Hannah's Collections was shortlisted for the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration, and 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.