The Beanstalk Murder
A giant-sized murder mystery
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published:1st Aug '24
Should be back in stock very soon
"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 bestsellingThe 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?
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 *
A unique whodunnit with more twists than an old beanstalk. Truly genius! I LOVED it. * Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Wonka *
A murder mystery like no other - Bell's magic and humour offer a zany spin on fairy tales retold for the modern age. * Irish Examiner *
A funny, exciting and fresh detective tale - with an added sparkle of witchy magic. * The Week Junior *
Two giant thumbs up from me! Stacked with spells, suspects and side-splitting moments, Bell has written a brilliant mystery that will have you guessing right until the very end. * Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons *
Bell's newest novel is imaginative, funny and full of surprising twists * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *
A truly spellbinding mystery * Lancashire Evening Post *
Bell's world building is vivid and imaginative. Highly recommended for readers who love a magical twist on the classic murder mystery. * The School Librarian *
ISBN: 9781805312536
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 20mm
Weight: 230g
320 pages