THE SUNDAY TIMES' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A warm-hearted,involving story about a mystery explored by a group ofunlikely friends in a run-down seaside hotel . The feelgood endingis about kindness and seeking help when you need it' NicoletteJonesTodd and Laurie's dad is either on top of the world, taking themon fun adventures, or down in the depths and sleeping all thetime.In the middle of the night, he bundles them into the car and drivesthem to the Paradise Hotel. He paints a picture of a luxuriousmansion by the sea, but the reality is a rundown dump and thedisappointment means Dad takes to his bed.Todd and Laurie have the run of the place, and meet Scout, thedaughter of the owner, who tells them about the night many yearsago when a famous novelist vanished from her room on the top floor,which was locked from the inside... with clues to crack, a mysteryto solve, and Dad to worry about, this holiday is fullof twists and turns. A sensitive, empathetic portrayal of having a parent with bipolarFunny, moving and brilliantly plotted - a true page-turnerThe Grand Budapest Hotel meets Paddington 2!
