Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose

Name: Murdle Junior Mysteries: Sleuths on the Loose
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781805223900
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A Mystery Novel

By Chris Grabenstein and G. T. Karber

Series: Murdle Junior

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G. T. Karber brings you the first Murdle novel for young readers, based in the fiendishly mysterious world of the bestselling series. Join Jake as she investigates the sinister disappearance of one of her teachers with the help of her trusted friend, as well as the... Read More

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The first Murdle novel for young readers from the world of the internationally bestselling Murdle series.

The first Murdle Junior mystery novel, set in the world of the internationally bestselling Murdle puzzle series.

Description

G. T. Karber brings you the first Murdle novel for young readers, based in the fiendishly mysterious world of the bestselling series.

Join Jake as she investigates the sinister disappearance of one of her teachers with the help of her trusted friend, as well as the inscrutable school bully, uncovering clues, suspects and more than one secret along the way.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805223900

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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