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Truly Tan: Baffled!

(Truly Tan, #7)
By Jen Storer
Series: Truly Tan
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Truly Tan: Baffled! by Jen Storer is a delightful children's book featuring the adventurous and curious Tan, a young detective who is always on the lookout for mysteries to solve. When unexpected clues present themselves at a spooky old house, Tan is drawn into a new thrilling investigation. With her quick wit and love for solving puzzles, she navigates a series of intriguing events, encountering both challenges and surprises along the way.
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'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'
- Ellie, age 11


It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.

Journeys End is the creepiest house in Peppercorn Valley. And the old ladies who live there have painted weird symbols all over the outside walls.

What could the symbols mean? And is the house haunted and if so, are the old ladies in danger?

Tan has a hunch they are, but this mystery is complicated and she is baffled!



PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN: BAFFLED!

'I wish I could be best friends with Tan in real life! She's funny, brave and clever and an AWESOME spy!' Maia, age 11

'I finished reading this book in one go in two hours! The book was Truly Tan-tastic!' Tilda, age 10

'This is the ultimate must read of the century. I would love to be Tan and solve all the mysteries.' Heather, age 9

'I love the Tan books so much. I read the whole series in one week!' Declan, age 10


PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN:

'utterly blooming with possibility and adventure' --Junior Books+Publishing, four-star review

'This is great reading for children from early to middle primary school. We need more of Tan.' -- CBCA Reading Time

'A really delightful story with a sassy, good-hearted character. Highly recommended for ages 8-11' -- Abbey's Bookshop

'This is a thoroughly modern, funny and Australian version of Enid Blyton's Secret Seven. Great fun for ages 8 to 12' -- Readings

Series: Truly Tan

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  • Truly Tan: Baffled!
    'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'- Ellie, age 11 It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.Journeys End is the creepiest...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Jinxed!
    Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed?The new book in the funniest series since CLARICE BEAN! Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter.But is she ... jinxed?Dear DiaryI am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen - you know, the one that had edible antlers ...Dad put an old tram in our...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Shocked
    Tan is cool, courageous and clever. But she's in for a shock! TAN IS COOL, COURAGEOUS AND CLEVER. BUT SHE'S IN FOR A SHOCK!Dear DiaryI am writing to you with the aid of my Ballerina Panda pen. You know, the one that makes your words dance across the page. Guess who is number one on my Secret Spy Watch List?...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Spooked!
    Tan is back in another deliciously spooky adventure! Book 3 in the bestselling series that kids describe as 'seriously hilarious' and 'fabulously funny'. Tan and the Chosen Few have another mystery on their hands... the 'stonies' (stone animal statues) around Peppercorn Valley have been mysteriously disappearing. But who would steal them? What could the thief want with a stone emu...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Trapped!
    The next title in the best-selling and very popular Truly Tan series. Way out in the country, Mrs Topple is Tan's closest neighbour. But Mrs Topple has gone on a cruise and Tan is in charge of security at the Topple cottage. Tan is also looking after the garden and watering the plants. But mostly she's in charge of security....
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Baffled!
    'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'- Ellie, age 11 It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.Journeys End is the creepiest...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Truly Tan (Truly Tan, #1)
    A hilarious series for fans of CLARICE BEAN and RUBY REDFORT. The funniest series for girls since CLARICE BEAN!Meet Tan. She's funny. She's lively. She has the mind of a Great Detective ...Dear DiaryIt's official. Our whole family has moved to the country. the pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless - although that's normal. What...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733334139

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Robertson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 276g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jen Storer Series: Truly Tan Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Jen Storer has written many acclaimed books for children, including the best-selling Truly Tan series, illustrated by Claire Robertson. Jen is the author of the children's fantasy novels, Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children, The Accidental Princess, illustrated by Lucia Masciullo and The Fourteenth Summer of Angus Jack, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford. Β Her Danny Best series, illustrated by Mitch Vane, includes Danny Best: Full On and Danny Best: Never Wrong. Jen is also a picture book creator, whose titles include Clarrie's Pig Day Out with illustrator Sue deGennaro. http://www.jenstorer.com @jenstorerauthor Claire Robertson is an Australian artist and illustrator based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. She weaves the whimsy of her island life into her work, incorporating the local flora and fauna in her characteristic style. She is well known for her much loved (prehistoric!) blog loobylu.com for which she has won many awards and accolades. She is also known for her iconic illustrations for the Truly Tan series, written by Jen Storer for Harper Collins Australia. Claire works digitally but also in traditional media: watercolours, paper-cutting, ceramics and textiles.

Also by Jen Storer

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  • Truly Tan: Freaked!
    Tan Callahan, Great Detective, is back in a series that has been described as 'interesting, exciting and excellent!' Tan has never been fond of the old machinery shed. It's dusty and airless, full of dark secrets and bad memories. There's a mountain of junk in there too: broken chairs, sideboards, couches, books and overcoats. But worse still is the creepy...
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Baffled!
    'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'- Ellie, age 11 It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.Journeys End is the creepiest...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Jinxed!
    Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter. But is she ... jinxed?The new book in the funniest series since CLARICE BEAN! Tan's back. She's bolder. She's brighter.But is she ... jinxed?Dear DiaryI am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen - you know, the one that had edible antlers ...Dad put an old tram in our...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Shocked
    Tan is cool, courageous and clever. But she's in for a shock! TAN IS COOL, COURAGEOUS AND CLEVER. BUT SHE'S IN FOR A SHOCK!Dear DiaryI am writing to you with the aid of my Ballerina Panda pen. You know, the one that makes your words dance across the page. Guess who is number one on my Secret Spy Watch List?...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Spooked!
    Tan is back in another deliciously spooky adventure! Book 3 in the bestselling series that kids describe as 'seriously hilarious' and 'fabulously funny'. Tan and the Chosen Few have another mystery on their hands... the 'stonies' (stone animal statues) around Peppercorn Valley have been mysteriously disappearing. But who would steal them? What could the thief want with a stone emu...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Truly Tan: Trapped!
    The next title in the best-selling and very popular Truly Tan series. Way out in the country, Mrs Topple is Tan's closest neighbour. But Mrs Topple has gone on a cruise and Tan is in charge of security at the Topple cottage. Tan is also looking after the garden and watering the plants. But mostly she's in charge of security....
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Danny Best
    For fans of BIG NATE, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, WEIRDO, and TOM GATES, comes a hilarious series about a LEGEND named Danny Best. Best by name, Best by reputation...Ages: 7+ We all know that Danny Best is THE BEST (because he has told us!). We also know that he is FULL ON. Now we are going to find out...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Truly Tan (Truly Tan, #1)
    A hilarious series for fans of CLARICE BEAN and RUBY REDFORT. The funniest series for girls since CLARICE BEAN!Meet Tan. She's funny. She's lively. She has the mind of a Great Detective ...Dear DiaryIt's official. Our whole family has moved to the country. the pets are disturbed and restless. My sisters are disturbed and restless - although that's normal. What...
    By Jen Storer
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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