When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, the kids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and who was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with his own kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But are the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters? As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-dropping secrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the Close...
PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS
Goldfish Boy
"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust
"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart." Kirkus
"a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps
The Light Jar
Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older Readers Category
"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The Guardian
"A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times
The Day I Was Erased
"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust
| ISBN: | 9780702322655 |
| Publication date: | 11th September 2025 |
| Author: | Lisa Thompson |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | A Goldfish Boy Mystery |