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The Great Clown Conundrum

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The Great Clown Conundrum by Alexander McCall Smith is a delightful children's book that follows young detectives Billy and Red as they navigate a circus-themed adventure. The two friends stumble upon a puzzling mystery when a prized clown suit goes missing, prompting them to use their wit and resourcefulness to solve the case. With colourful characters and a lively setting, this charming tale is filled with humour and surprise twists.
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You might like this book if you enjoy imaginative tales filled with humour and whimsy, perfect for young readers who love adventure and mystery. Alexander McCall Smith crafts a delightful story that combines colourful characters with a charming plot, making it a fun read for children and their families.

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The Great Clown Conundrum

Roll up! Roll up! For the second exciting instalment in The Big-Top Mysteries series, packed with all the fun of the circus and an intriguing new mystery to be solved ...

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Roll up! Roll up! For the second exciting instalment in The Big-Top Mysteries series, packed with all the fun of the circus and an intriguing new mystery to be solved …


Roll up! Roll up! A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is excited to get started. But as the shows begin chief clown Mr Birdcage is in a bit of a pickle – none of his hilarious props seem to be working! When budding detectives Billy, Fern and Joe get on the case to investigate, they soon discover that the props have been tampered with! But who would want to sabotage Mr Birdcage and why?

Series: The Big-Top Mysteries

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The Great Clown Conundrum by Alexander McCall Smith is praised as a charming and gentle tale for children, with illustrations by Sam Usher being a key highlight of the book. Reviewers have noted the detailed and visually appealing artwork, particularly enjoying the depiction of the clown’s storage caravan, which adds to the story's overall charm.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128800

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Usher
  • Illustrated by Sam Usher

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the award-winning series The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and he now devotes his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the Isabel Dalhousie series. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his work has been translated into forty-six languages. Before becoming a full-time writer he was for many years Professor of Medical Law at Edinburgh. Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour.

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