Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano by Marthe Jocelyn (English

Description: Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano by Marthe Jocelyn, Isabelle Follath Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasnt got much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool at their disposal -- including their insatiable curiosity, deductive skills and not a little help from their friends -- to solve the case before Aggies beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didnt commit.A smart and charming middle-grade mystery series starring young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot.Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasnt got much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool at their disposal -- including their insatiable curiosity, deductive skills and not a little help from their friends -- to solve the case before Aggies beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didnt commit. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Toronto-born MARTHE JOCELYN is the award-winning author and illustrator of over twenty books for children of all ages. Her most recent picture book for Tundra (which she also illustrated), Sam Sorts (2017), was honored by the United States Board on Books for Youth as an Outstanding International Book. Her picture book Hannahs Collections was shortlisted for the Governor Generals Literary Award for Illustration, and her novel Mable Riley won the inaugural TD Canadian Childrens Literature Award. Marthe is also the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work.ISABELLE FOLLATH has been a freelance illustrator for advertising agencies, magazines and book publishers for over fifteen years, but her true passion lies in illustrating childrens books. She uses pen and ink, watercolor and pencil alongside digital techniques to create her work. She loves drinking an alarming amount of coffee, learning new crafts and looking for the perfect greenish-gold color. Isabelle lives with her family in Switzerland. Review One of CCBCs Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2020One of CBC Books Best Middle-Grade and Young Adult Books of 2020One of the Ontario Library Associations 2020 Best Bets selection (Honourable Mention, Junior Fiction category)PRAISE FOR The Body under the Piano:"Pure delight—brimming with adventure, mystery and fun. I loved every character, every clue and every page. Now that I know all the answers, I have only one question left: why did this book have to end?" --Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Award winner When You Reach Me"Finished it at 5:20 am. Truly refreshing -- a tour de force." --Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked"Mystery lovers, you need to check it out!" --Kristin Cashore, author of the Graceling series"Heartfelt, funny and suspenseful, The Body under the Piano is an excellent beginning to what is sure to be a pleasantly gruesome series." --STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness"Jocelyn offers an enjoyable entrée to the Queen of Crime and to the genre; the narratives arch tone, the girls vital grandmother, and the novels surfeit of extravagant teas should please." --Publishers Weekly"A remarkable, cool, and likable detective." --Kirkus Reviews"Jocelyn keeps readers guessing throughout the book, but the eventual reveal of the perpetrator is believable, carefully clued, and satisfying. A solid dose of tart wit makes it an extra-enjoyable read." --Horn Book Magazine"Jocelyn offers young readers a cracking good read." --Globe and Mail"Theres a great deal of humour, adventure, excitement, derring-do and midnight scary things." --CBC"A delightful mystery . . . Fans of Christie and her famous detective Poirot will revel at the thought of these two joining forces as youngsters, and readers unfamiliar with the landmark author will find this an enticement to read more." --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"Compelling, splendidly surprising murder mystery." --Booklist"Perhaps springs most sparkling debut." --Toronto Star"I wouldnt be surprised if 12-year-old Aggie Morton and Hector Perot capture the hearts of todays young readers much the way Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys did the kids of my generation." --Montreal Gazette"A robust, witty tale that will catch the attention of many readers." --Winnipeg Free Press"Though mentions of newsies and petticoats may seem oldfangled, the books themes of womens rights and immigration remain pointedly relevant . . . Aggie Morton can be counted on to reveal the truth — to the delight of middle-grade readers." --Quill & Quire"Skillfully structured and carefully paced for maximum suspense. Highly Recommended." --CM Reviews"As the label on Jeevers Lavender Pocket Salts located by Aggie cautions, Refuse Worthless Imitations of this inventive book." --Imaginary Elevators"[A] delight from start to finish." --Historical Novel Society"Jocelyns narrative flows smoothly, her prose is crisp, and the charming old English town setting adds intrigue to the story." --Prairies Book Review"This book [is] a wonderful way for Christie fans to introduce young readers to this literary hero." --CityParent"Readers will soon be caught up in the twists and turns of this remarkable novel." --Resource Links Review Quote "Heartfelt, funny and suspenseful, The Body under the Piano is an excellent beginning to what is sure to be a pleasantly gruesome series." -- Starred Review, Shelf Awareness "Jocelyn offers an enjoyable entr Promotional "Headline" A smart and charming middle-grade mystery series starring young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. Details ISBN0735265488 Author Isabelle Follath Pages 336 Series Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Isabelle Follath ISBN-10 0735265488 ISBN-13 9780735265486 Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Series Number 1 Publication Date 2021-04-06 UK Release Date 2021-04-06 AU Release Date 2021-04-06 NZ Release Date 2021-04-06 US Release Date 2021-04-06 Birth 1954 Death 1939 Affiliation G.R.E.Q.A.M. Position Associate Professor of Operations Management Qualifications Ph.D. Audience Children / Juvenile Place of Publication Ontario Publisher Prentice Hall Press Imprint Prentice Hall Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132750282;

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