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September '25 pick

The Mizzy Mysteries : A Skeleton In The Closet

Claire Hatcher-Smith

Twelve-year-old Mizzy wants to prove to the world (but mostly her family) that she's a real detective, not a busybody with the wrong end of the stick. When she stumbles upon a stack of diaries belonging to her deceased Great Aunt Jane, she knows she's found a family secret that's been buried for a long time. But is she the right detective for the case? The first book in a series, The Mizzy Mysteries is a funny and relatable story for middle-grade readers, starring a girl with Down syndrome.

Chryseis' Review

Hi young detectives,

there's one more mystery to be solved!

Did any of you notice the bird popping in?

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3 Things About The Author

Claire Hatcher-Smith

My pet...

Luna, my Korean rescue dog.

A fear...

I'm still a bit terrified of escalators and heights make my tummy wobble.

Favourite ice-cream flavour...

My favourite ice-cream is Raspberry Magnum.

Who's behind the story

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