A stately home, a stolen painting, a thief dressed in black with a missing finger: these are the elements in a mystery that Inspector Stamp thinks is an open-and-shut case. The butler did it! Matt and his French exchange partner, Véronique, are far from convinced. The hunt is on to find the real thief!

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
• Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
• Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5)
• Book band: Blue A
• Phonics phase: N/A

A stately home, a stolen painting, a thief dressed in black with a missing finger: these are the elements in a mystery that Inspector Stamp thinks is an open-and-shut case. The butler did it! Matt and his French exchange partner, Véronique, are far from convinced. The hunt is on to find the real thief!

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
• Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
• Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5)
• Book band: Blue A
• Phonics phase: N/A

A stately home, a stolen painting, a thief dressed in black with a missing finger: these are the elements in a mystery that Inspector Stamp thinks is an open-and-shut case. The butler did it! Matt and his French exchange partner, Véronique, are far from convinced. The hunt is on to find the real thief!

• Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools
• Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence
• Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5)
• Book band: Blue A
• Phonics phase: N/A