The Case of the Vanishing Emerald - Rilegato

Webb, Holly

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ISBN 10: 0544339274 ISBN 13: 9780544339279

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015

Riassunto

"Isnt it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now... Just in time to make her think that the curse is working."

Sarah Massey, talented lead actress in Circus Sweethearts, is a mess. She should be dancing on air—after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history. Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, and now everything around Miss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger. Maisie begins to wonder if it's really the lost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someone in the troupe is green with envy . . .

This follow up to the Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second book in The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series.

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Recensione

Praise for The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series  "...Do you want to try Maisie Hitchins. I would suggest the answer is "Yes."....In these Maisie books, Maisie is a bit of a dreamer and romantic, with a very practical streak, and a very nice way of relating to people and observing life around her. When you add that to her sense of fair play and decency, and mix in a bit nerve, you get what I call, for lack of a better word, "charm". This is not kitchen sink drama and it is not cartoonish; it is slightly exaggerated girl's-own mystery, and that's wonderful." Pop Bop   Praise for Maisie Hitchins and the Stolen Sixpence "This book was an utter delight. I loved the idea of a such a strong, female detective during Victorian times. She could give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money." Serendipity Reviews blog

 

"This, the first book in a new series by the ever popular Holly Webb, has much to commend it. Filled with humour and mystery, Maisie Hitchins is sure to be a hit... Maisie’s character is utterly charming and a wonderful new hero for young girls. The surrounding characters are brilliantly quirky, and quickly come to life due to Webb’s assured writing style. The historical location conjures up images of Sherlock Holmes-type investigation, but the intrigue is gentle and contains the right interests for the age level at which it is aimed.  The descriptions of time and place are evocative, but never laboured. The book is peppered through with detailed, yet clear illustrations by Marion Lindsay and these add greatly to the story, as well as create welcome visual breaks." Inis Magazine

 

"We loved this book as it was a great story, written well with lovely pen and ink style illustrations. It was also lovely to have a strong female character who was determined to be herself. A great example for all young girls." Amazon UK reviewer

 

"Having a puppy in the story made the book even more appealing as far as my daughter was concerned! The two mysteries in the book kept going until nearly the end. Definitely a book to interest children and get them thinking."

Amazon UK reviewer

"Maisie's second mystery offers middle-grade readers colorful characters, a theatrical setting and a plucky heroine." —Kirkus

L'autore

Holly Webb is a former children's book editor who has written more than sixty books for children published in the UK. Series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0544339274
• ISBN 13: 9780544339279
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 168
• Disegnatore: Lindsay Marion