by Jo Clarke
Published by Firefly Press
Illustrated by Becka Moor
This is the first in an exciting new series - The Travelling School Mysteries. With a new location every term, this is no ordinary school. Libby has great timing & is joining the school (run by her Aunt Agatha) when it's in Paris. Though she'll miss her mum, who is away for work, Libby's excited about museums, photography opportunities & delicious patisserie, of course!
Connie, Libby's new (& first ever) roommate at school is an instant best friend & will be right there in the middle of any mystery, adventure or activity.
A chance meeting on the train journey to France has Libby's curiosity stirring right from the start.
Life is always strange in a new place but Paris is fascinating to Libby & she's very adaptable.
There's a lot to think about in this story with layers of action & clues to keep you curious.
Day trips play a big part in the school timetable & whilst this is excellent for Libby, there's always a chance of distraction!
Libby's eye for detail is going to be tested when there's a shocking jewel robbery.
How can she find a way to solve a mystery without getting too tangled up in the details?
Sometimes just a fleeting glimpse of a thing or colour is enough to spark an idea in your mind - especially if you're as keen as Libby!
With plenty of tasty hot chocolate in local cafés & delicious macarons, the students are loving Paris & their unusual school format.
This would be a great introduction to mystery stories for any youngsters new to the genre. The chapters are short & keep readers wondering what's coming up!
How many clues can you find as you read through the story? Will Libby put the pieces of the puzzle together in time to help Aunt Agatha?
There's a mix-up with suitcases - or IS there? Libby has to keep some discoveries to herself for a while & her mind works overtime.
Some strange items are found in the loft & just add to the confusion.
New teachers, along with classmates, provide very interesting characters for Libby to meet & they sprinkle extra fun & intrigue throughout this creative, original story.
There's even a mystery bow-tie man. How does he fit in the big picture?
Will Libby's own interest in photography help any of her hunches or will other things get in the way?
Miss Browne seems kind & even has hot chocolate & treats for the children some evenings.
Connie's secret marshmallow stash is a great bonus & Libby's enthusiasm for everything in Paris draws in the reader very quickly.
With such an eye-catching cover & interior illustrations by Becka Moor, there's a lot to love here, besides Paris itself.
Get your croissants ready & dive into this fabulous adventure!
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