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The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle (The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries, #2)

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The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle by Jackie French is a children's mystery book featuring Butter O'Bryan. Set in a quirky castle, the story follows Butter and his siblings as they uncover the secrets behind a mysterious disappearance. Set in the historical backdrop of Australia, the adventure blends humour and mystery, engaging young readers with twists and spirited characters.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a delightful children's mystery filled with humour and intriguing puzzles. Set in Australia, it follows Butter O'Bryan in his second adventure, combining historical elements with charming, quirky characters. With a blend of wit, adventure, and mystery, it's perfect for young readers who appreciate clever storytelling.

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The Vanishing at the Very Small Castle (The Butter O'Bryan Mysteries, #2)

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It's 1932, the height of the Depression, and Butter O'Bryan and his friends have another mystery to solve.

The Very Small Castle is home to Butter O'Bryan, his father, three aunts, friends Gil, Olive and Tish, and their dog, Woofer.

But now there's also a monster at the castle!

When glamorous film actress Delilah Divine vanishes in the middle of filming on Howlers Beach, the police suspect her co-star who plays the movie's villainous monster ...

But soon more strange disappearances begin to occur, leaving the police baffled.

It's up to Butter to solve the mystery of the vanishing film star, but can he crack the case before it's too late?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460757734

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016, Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi, to her much-loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. 'A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. jackiefrench.com facebook.com/authorjackiefrench

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