About the book
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. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.
This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!
Editions of Case of the Stolen Sixpence
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544582347
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544509122
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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. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.
This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Case of the Stolen Sixpence about?
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. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.
This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Case of the Stolen Sixpence?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Case of the Stolen Sixpence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544582347
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Case of the Stolen Sixpence?
Holly Webb
Who is the Publisher of the book Case of the Stolen Sixpence?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Case of the Stolen Sixpence is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544582347) and ebook(ISBN 9780544509122)
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