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May 2013 Book of the Month The super-sleuthing qualities of a great girl detective make a gripping story line in the first of this brand new series. Maisie Hitchin is always busy running errands for her demanding Grandmother but she has a great nose for mystery which leads on her some exciting adventures. This time, she solves the mystery of the butcher’s boy and the missing money and rescues an abandoned puppy. Could the two be related?
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for The Case of the Stolen Sixpence a small number of children were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster....'It is a very exciting book because Maisie has to keep lots of secrets....I really recommend this book.'.
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In the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother's boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers' dinner.
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In the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Case of the Stolen Sixpence and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Case of the Stolen Sixpence features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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The Case of the Stolen Sixpence was written by Holly Webb and published by Clarion Books an imprint of HMH Books
The Case of the Stolen Sixpence has 176 pages
Yes it is part of The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series
