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The first thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Now with a brand-new introduction by the author, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with gold foil detail and sprayed edges.'Perfect' The Times 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine RundellAt Deepdean School for Girls, best friends Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have set up their own detective society. But they are struggling to find any real crimes to investigate. (Unless you count the case of Lavinia's missing tie. Which they don't.)Then Hazel discovers the Science Mistress, Miss Bell, lying dead in the Gym. To add to the mystery, when she and Daisy return five minutes later, the body has disappeared.Now the Detective Society not only have a murder to solve; they have to prove one happened in the first place . . .Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Plotting is what sets this book apart' Telegraph'Enormous fun' Irish Times'Thrilling' Guardian 'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.Featuring six marvellous mini-mysteries:The Case of the Second Scream: set aboard the ship back from Hong Kong . . .The Case of the Uninvited Guest: Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy's wedding is the target for an unlikely threat . . .The Hound of Weston School: the Junior Pinkertons investigate a mysterious arrival . . .The Case of the Deadly Flat: introducing Hazel's little sister May, who's determined to be the greatest spy ever . . .The Case of the Missing Treasure: the detectives crack fiendish codes to catch a daring thief who is targeting London's famous museums . . .The Case of the Drowned Pearl: murder follows the Detective Society wherever they go, even on holiday . . .With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series:'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Enormous fun' Irish Times'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. This gorgeous summery collection brings back together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Robin Stevens, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! Including sun-thieves, fantastical creatures of the deep, airport mayhem, weddings gone wrong, tropical resort travesties, and a very sticky situation at a berry picking farm.This is the prefectly entertaining collection to pack in every young reader’s summer holiday bag.Serena Patel is the winner of the This Week Junior’s Young Fiction Book of the Year award. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards, being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize 2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family.Robin Stevens is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.

The fourth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Now with a brand-new introduction by the author, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with silver foil detail and sprayed edges.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphAs they return to Deepdean for a new school term, Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are faced with some big changes. For one, there's a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects - and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs.Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire Night, Elizabeth is found - murdered.Many girls at Deepdean had reason to hate Elizabeth, but who might have committed such foul play? Could the murder be linked to the secrets and scandals, scribbled on scraps of paper, that are suddenly appearing around the school? And with their own friendship falling to pieces, how will the Detective Society solve this mystery?Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times *Stock design may vary depending on availability*

The fifth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphIt's Christmas, and Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending their holiday in snowy Cambridge with Daisy’s big brother, Bertie. But there’s danger lurking in the dark stairwells of Maudlin College – and two days before Christmas, there is a terrible accident.At least, it appears to be an accident - until the Detective Society looks a little closer, and realise a murder has taken place.Faced with several irritating grown-ups and fierce competition from a rival agency, Daisy and Hazel must use all their cunning and courage to find the killer (in time for Christmas Day, of course).Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'A superb puzzle . . . Splendidly seasonal' Metro

The second thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Now with a brand-new introduction by the author, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with silver foil detail and sprayed edges.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphSchoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncle Felix.Then one of their party falls seriously, mysteriously ill - and everything points to poison.With wild storms preventing anyone from leaving, or the police from arriving, Fallingford suddenly feels like a very dangerous place to be. The Detective Society have a new case to crack . . .Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times

The third thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Now with a brand-new introduction by the author, and a gorgeous, collectible new package with gold foil detail and sprayed edges.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express - and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide.During dinner, there is a scream from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered, her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished - as if into thin air.The Detective Society are faced with their first ever locked-room mystery - and with competition from several other sleuths, who are as determined to crack the case as they are . . .Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'A delight . . . Hazel and Daisy are aboard the Orient Express: cue spies, priceless jewels, a murder and seriously upgraded bun breaks' The Bookseller'Addictive . . . A rumbustious reworking of Agatha Christie's Orient Express caper' New Statesman*Stock design may vary depending on availability*

The sixth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphWhen Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells travels with her best friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel's family estate in bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive, they discover something they didn't expect: there's a new member of the Wong family.Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but the girls are never far from a mystery – and when tragedy strikes, this time Hazel isn't just the detective. She's been framed for murder.The Detective Society must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to clear Hazel's name - before it's too late . . .Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Superb' Telegraph'Carries the Murder Most Unladylike mysteries into new heights . . . meticulously plotted and consistently delightful, and I can't recommend it enough' New Statesman

The seventh thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting.But the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it's clear there's trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found.Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times

A gripping short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are famous for the murder cases they have solved - but there are many other mysteries in the pages of Hazel's casebook.There’s the macabre Case of the Deepdean Vampire; the baffling Case of the Blue Violet; and their very first mystery of all: the Case of Lavinia's Missing Tie.With tips, tricks and facts for the aspiring detective, this is the perfect book for Detective Society fans and a must-have part of the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.Praise for the Murder Most Unladylike series:'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Enormous fun' Irish Times'A skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . Top class' Financial Times‘I can’t recommend it enough’ New Statesman

My name is Ted Spark. Three months ago, I solved the mystery of how my cousin Salim disappeared from a pod on the London Eye. This is the story of my second mystery. This summer, I went on holiday to New York, to visit Aunt Gloria and Salim. While I was there, a painting was stolen from the Guggenheim Museum, where Aunt Gloria works. Then Aunt Gloria was blamed for the theft, and I realised just how important it was to find the painting, and discover who really had taken it.

The eighth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell‘This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book’ TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event: the fiftieth Anniversary.But Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl, and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies.Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by - a crime that they're sure is linked to the Anniversary. As Deepdean students from decades past descend upon the school, old grudges, rivalries and secrets threaten to surface – and to destroy Deepdean.Can the girls solve the case - and save their home?Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times

*The number one bestseller!*The ninth and final novel in the bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt, taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get, instead, is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel English ladies and gentlemen, who believe themselves to be reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise their leader is found dead in her cabin, stabbed during the night. It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that the victim's timid daughter is being framed - and they begin to investigate their most difficult case yet. But there is danger all around, and only one of the Detective Society will make it home alive...

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell'Superb' Observer'Absolutely thrilling' Louie Stowell1940. The world is at war, and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies.Enter May Wong: brave, stubborn, and desperate to help end the war so that she can go home to Hong Kong (and leave her annoying school, Deepdean, behind forever). May knows that she would make the perfect spy. After all, grown-ups always underestimate children like her.When May and her friend Eric are turned away by the Ministry, they take matters into their own hands. Masquerading as evacuees, they travel to Elysium Hall, home to the wealthy Verey family - including snobby, dramatic Nuala. They suspect that one of the Vereys is passing information to Germany. If they can prove it, the Ministry will have to take them on.But there are more secrets at Elysium Hall than May or Eric could ever have imagined.And then, someone is murdered . . .Join May, Eric and Nuala in the first unputdownable book in a fast-paced, mysterious and adventurous new series from million-copy-bestseller, Robin Stevens.

The second thrilling adventure in the new World War Two mystery series from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine RundellMarch 1941. Britain is at war, and a secret agency called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up children as spies - because grown-ups always underestimate them. Enter May, Eric and Nuala: brave, smart, and the Ministry's newest recruits.May's big sister Hazel has arranged for them to stay on a quiet street close to the Ministry. And it is in the bombed-out house at the end of that street that they discover something mysterious. Something that was not there when the Blitz wreckage was first combed through. A body . . .Could this be the missing Ministry spy that Daisy Wells is on a dangerous mission in France to find? Or could it be someone else - someone a resident of the street wanted silenced . . . ?Praise for Robin Stevens:'Absolutely thrilling' Louie Stowell'Superb' Observer'Funny, clever and warm . . . Such a delight' Louise O'Neill'Jolly gripping stuff' The Times'Spirited and fun . . . A must for young murder mystery fans' Bookseller'Triumphant . . . Deserves to be read for years to come' Guardian

The third thrilling adventure in the new World War Two mystery series from the million-copy-bestselling author of Murder Most Unladylike.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' - Katherine RundellIt's December 1941, and almost Christmas, when a bomb falls on Deepdean School for Girls. May and Nuala are whisked away from the chaos and sent to stay with May's big sister, Hazel Wong, who is working at Bletchley Park.Within seconds, they're thrown straight into their most dangerous case yet. A codebreaker has been shot in what appears to be a tragic accident - until a suspicious and top-secret message is discovered in his pocket. Was he a spy, working for the other side? Was the message planted on him? Most importantly - was this murder?Worst of all, Daisy's big brother, Bertie Wells, is being blamed. It’s up to May, Nuala and their friend Eric to prove Bertie's innocence and solve the mystery. But Bletchley is a strange and secretive place, full of Britain's most ingenious minds. They'll need to watch, listen, and puzzle out the incredible, unthinkable truth…Praise for Robin Stevens:'Absolutely thrilling' Louie Stowell'Superb' Observer'Funny, clever and warm . . . Such a delight' Louise O'Neill'Jolly gripping stuff' The Times'Spirited and fun . . . A must for young murder mystery fans' Bookseller'Triumphant . . . Deserves to be read for years to come' Guardian

Could you be a detective? Do you love puzzles and mysteries? Do you see patterns where no one else does?In this book you can really put your problem-solving to the test as you work alongside characters from bestselling series, Murder Most Unladylike and The Ministry of Unladylike Activity.From codebreaking with Hazel, to logic and reasoning with Daisy, and problem-solving with Beanie and Kitty, test your sleuthing skills with pages of playful puzzles and riveting riddles, before using what you’ve learned to crack a brand-new case!From the imagination of award-winning author Robin Stevens, The Most Unladylike Puzzle Book features a fabulous flip-book design and over 100 puzzles to solve, making it the perfect activity book for keen detectives age 9+.

On the 22nd of February 2019, Alice Mildmay’s boyfriend Freddie Bradley dumps her for Kate Power, the star of hit TV show Murder and Miss Manners.18 days later, Kate is found dead in her home in the sleepy Cotswolds village they all live in.21 days later, Freddie is arrested for her murder. He’s found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.And four years later, journalist Tom Fitch releases the first episode of a podcast that he claims will exonerate Freddie…and reveal the real killer. Alice is in a race against the air date of each new release to work out who really killed Kate, because all Tom’s evidence is pointing towards Alice. Can she prove her innocence before the final episode, or will she become a victim herself?

A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors! The perfect Christmas gift for 2025. ❄️❄️❄️ Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way … This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12.❄️❄️❄️

Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's The Lie Tree.Twelve mysteries.Twelve authors.One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories?These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children's crime writers writing today.These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow.The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape. Within each chapter, the contributors explore the following key areas:- the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum- teaching methods- the provision and training of teachers of music- the experiences of pupilsThis fully revised second edition includes new chapters on Brazil, Israel, Kosovo, Lithuania, and Turkey, along with questions to encourage reflection and discussion. A concluding chapter has been added to encourage readers to consider the evolution of music education globally. The Foreword for this new edition has been written by Sheila Woodward, President of the International Society for Music Education.Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries that have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of reasons resulting in a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy.

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape. Within each chapter, the contributors explore the following key areas:- the aims, objectives and content of the music curriculum- teaching methods- the provision and training of teachers of music- the experiences of pupilsThis fully revised second edition includes new chapters on Brazil, Israel, Kosovo, Lithuania, and Turkey, along with questions to encourage reflection and discussion. A concluding chapter has been added to encourage readers to consider the evolution of music education globally. The Foreword for this new edition has been written by Sheila Woodward, President of the International Society for Music Education.Contributors have been carefully selected to represent countries that have incorporated music into compulsory schooling for a variety of reasons resulting in a diverse collection which will guide future actions and policy.