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The Beanstalk Murder

Age 9+

RRP NZ$19.99

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"A unique whodunnit with more twists than an old beanstalk. Truly genius! I LOVED it." SIBÉAL POUNDER, author of Wonka

THE BFG meets MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE in this giant-sized whodunnit with a witchy twist, from the author of the bestselling The Train to Impossible Places.

Trainee meadow witch Anwen is having a bad day - which gets much worse when a dead giant falls from the sky and destroys her village. But when she examines the body she discovers something interesting. This giant was murdered, which means a killer is on the loose!

Tasked with sending a message to the giant kingdom via beanstalk, Anwen and her nemesis, trainee sorceress Cerys, accidentally find themselves whipped up into the sky and deposited in the giants' royal palace - where the king is missing. Using their perfect spy-size and witchy skills, the girls must track down his killer. But how can you investigate a murder mystery when you risk being stepped on by your suspects?

Details

Extent:: 320 pages
Dimensions:: 198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781805312536
Book Band:: Lime
Key Stage:: KS2
Publication Date:: August 2024
Work Reference:: 9231

Author

P.G. Bell is a native of South Wales, where he was raised on a diet of Greek mythology, ghost stories and Doctor Who. He's had all sorts of jobs over the years, from lifeguard to roller-coaster operator, but has always wanted to write stories. He lives in Wales with his wife Anna and their two children.
The Train to Impossible Places, P.G.'s debut series, has enjoyed widespread success, including shortlistings for the Branford Boase Award, the Crimefest Awards and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

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Press

The Beanstalk Murder is a funny, ingenious story that is packed full of unexpected twists and turns.

The i

Very engaging

The Sunday Times

An intensely readable, Gulliver-flavoured fairytale whodunnit for readers of 8+.

The Guardian

A classic- whodunnit with a fairytale-flavoured twist, and terrific fun.

Financial Times

A funny fairytale mystery, this combines some expert detective work with a magical twist, perfect for any young readers who enjoy a spot of cosy crimes.

The Sunday Express