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The Skeleton Puzzle (Goldfish Boy 3)

By Lisa Thompson
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Matthew, Melody and Jake - stars of The Goldfish Boy - are back, cracking clues and solving a mystery on Chestnut Close! When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden, the kids are determined to discover its identity and who was responsible for... Read More
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The brand new, read-in-one-sitting, packed-with-twists mystery from bestselling Lisa Thompson: a spin on classic movie Groundhog Day.

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Matthew, Melody and Jake - stars of The Goldfish Boy - are back, cracking clues and solving a mystery on Chestnut Close!

When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden, the kids are determined to discover its identity and who was responsible for their death. At the same time, the long-lost son of the neighbour arrives, with his young son in tow. But are the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?

As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they uncover incredible secrets and a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the Close ...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702322655

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Audience: Children

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Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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