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Author: Peck, Hannah

Reading age: from c 7 years

Published on 13 May 2021 by TEMPLAR PUBLISHING (Piccadilly Press) in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the Kate on the Case’ series.

Paperback | 160 pages, 2-colour illustrations throughout
127 x 180 x 15 | 238g

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR’S MOUTH AWARD* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDDiscover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.

Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate’s mum in the Arctic.

But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.

A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .

A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .

And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .

Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising – and delicious – twist turns the whole investigation on its head! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:’Exciting!’ – Big Issue’Beautifully illustrated’ – Teach Primary’Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters’ – Armadillo