Claire Robertson – illustratör

The next adventure in the best-selling Truly Tan series. Ages: 8-12 Verity Crisp's cousin has come to Peppercorn Valley. Her name is Ophelia Crisp, she is nearly ten and she has messy hair. She is also sullen, secretive and shrouded in mystery.  Before long Tan has reasons to suspect that Ophelia is a thief. But a Secret Spy should never jump to conclusions, so Tan sets out to build Ophelia's profile - and discover once and for all if she is a criminal.  Tan's investigations lead her deeper into the secret life of Ophelia Crisp and, when Ophelia disappears, it is up to Tan to piece the clues together and find her before it is too late. Ages: 8 +

The next title in the best-selling and very popular Truly Tan series. Way out in the country, Mrs Topple is Tan's closest neighbour. But Mrs Topple has gone on a cruise and Tan is in charge of security at the Topple cottage. Tan is also looking after the garden and watering the plants. But mostly she's in charge of security. Which is just as well because something suspicious is going on. A strange car has been coming and going and a shadowy figure has been spotted snooping around. And now Tan has noticed items moving around in the garden - on their own! As tensions mount, Tan decides a stake-out is in order. Little does she know she is walking straight into a trap.Ages: 8 years+

'Truly Tan: Baffled! was like going into a lolly shop for three hours - that's how good this book was'- Ellie, age 11It is winter in Peppercorn Valley and Tan and her very best friend Gloria go to a bonfire. At school. At night.They also go on a lantern walk and spy on Journeys End.Journeys End is the creepiest house in Peppercorn Valley. And the old ladies who live there have painted weird symbols all over the outside walls.What could the symbols mean? And is the house haunted and if so, are the old ladies in danger?Tan has a hunch they are, but this mystery is complicated and she is baffled!PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN: BAFFLED!'I wish I could be best friends with Tan in real life! She's funny, brave and clever and an AWESOME spy!' Maia, age 11'I finished reading this book in one go in two hours! The book was Truly Tan-tastic!' Tilda, age 10 'This is the ultimate must read of the century. I would love to be Tan and solve all the mysteries.' Heather, age 9'I love the Tan books so much. I read the whole series in one week!' Declan, age 10PRAISE FOR TRULY TAN:'utterly blooming with possibility and adventure' --Junior Books+Publishing, four-star review'This is great reading for children from early to middle primary school. We need more of Tan.' -- CBCA Reading Time'A really delightful story with a sassy, good-hearted character. Highly recommended for ages 8-11' -- Abbey's Bookshop'This is a thoroughly modern, funny and Australian version of Enid Blyton's Secret Seven. Great fun for ages 8 to 12' -- Readings