The Case of the Secret Tunnel

by Holly Webb, Marion Lindsay (Illustrator)

Overview

Mr. Fred Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he's out and about on the London streets at odd hours, and girl detective Maisie Hitchins soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Maisie is determined to unmask him as a thief, but the truth is far more complicated—and dangerous. Before long, Maisie and her friends are led into a web of mystery lurking in the London Underground. Like the other books in the series, The Case of the Secret Tunnel features black and white illustrations throughout.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544815544
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	09/13/2016
Series:	American Storytelling from August House , #5
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 5.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

HOLLY WEBB is a former children's book editor who has authored over ninety books for children published in the UK. Besides Maisie Hitchins, other series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.

MARION LINDSAY is an illustrator of picture books and novels for children whose work has been published in nine countries. She studied at Cambridge School of Art, graduating in 2010 with a masters degree in children's book illustration. She lives in the United Kingdom.

Editorial Reviews

Maisie thinks her Gran’s new lodger, Mr. Fred Grange, is not whom he says he is and believes he is really a thief. Her suspicions lead her into a web of mystery and danger. This young detective and her faithful puppy, Eddie, begin a quest to find out the truth. Art smugglers, stolen washing, and the Victorian London Underground are all involved. Black-and-white illustrations complement the text, including a diagram of Gran’s boarding house with the respective floors and rooms designated. This is book five in the “Mysteries of Maisie Hitchens” series that introduces young readers to historical fiction in a delightfully entertaining way. These books are best read in the order of their publication since some of the characters appear in different books. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith; Ages 6 to 8.

Children's Literature - Annie Laura Smith