Thief At Sea! 1
Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan.There's 4 things you should know about me:1. I live on a cruise ship2. My name is Silver. Yes, really3. I've never had a best friend my own age :( 4. I'm definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I'm now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I've got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right? I've had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won't tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes.So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at sea?THIS BOOK IS:- 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN! - Written in diary form- Inspired by the author's childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! - Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! - Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea.
Review: Riotous diary-format mystery. * The Guardian *
Tom Gates meets Cluedle, the first rip-roaring entry in Swan's mystery series teams young readers up with junior sleuth Silver, who lives on a cruise ship and solves crimes at sea. * Waterstones *
The children's summer book is meant "to be read with a pen or pencil," with quizzes, places to draw and puzzles - it's truly a book to be scribbled in. * The Mirror *
Fabulously funny high-seas mystery adventure. * WRd About Books *
A flagship of fun, steered from the heart. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
A sparkling new talent in children's writing. Cruise Ship Kid is full of humour, heart and high seas hijinks! I'd book a ticket on this mystery again and again! * Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates *
Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery. * Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper *
Interactive, hilarious and heart-warming. * Jamie Hammond, author-illustrator of Grumpfort *
A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading. * Irish Independent *
A unique high seas whodunnit packed with puzzles, suspects and surprises. The perfect summer holiday read. * Fun Kids Book Worms *
Full of jokes and fun... Should be attractive to reluctant readers. * Books for Keeps *
This is an engaging and funny read... Though it's a chunky book, the many brilliant illustrations mean it's a pacy read. * BookTrust *
Exciting adventure which navigates the trials of growing up, the fine art of making friends, and lessons in how to be a crime-solving superstar. * Star (online) *
A fun and fresh story about a girl who is navigating growing up and making friends, as well as working out how to be a crime-solving heroine. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller, 10 Titles not to miss in July *
A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary. * The School Reading List *
A delightful adventure where mystery and comedy combine seamlessly... the perfect summer holiday read. * Bonkers About Books *
An unmissable summer read. * Tom Griffiths, headteacher and reviewer at Check 'Em Out Books *
Embark on the adventure of the summer with the cruise ship kid, and help her solve an intriguing mystery ... guaranteed summer fun for readers of 8+. * Book Craic *
This highly-illustrated adventure is told in engaging first person narrative with funny lists and diary entries. Readers will be swept away by Silver's funny antics on board cruise shop Potentia! * WRd About Books *
Tom Gates meets Cluedle in the first rip-roaring entry in cruise ship mystery series. * Mansfield & Ashfield Chad Series *
Fun-packed first in a new series that spotlights the importance of the relationship between generations. Fabulous. * The Sunday Post *
Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart, Cruise Ship Kid is a feel-good, laugh-out-loud debut that celebrates friendship, family and being yourself. * Cruise Mummy *