The Swifts: The New York Times Bestselling Mystery Adventure by Beth Lincoln Har

Description: The Swifts by Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell A hilarious mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket.Childrens Winner of the 2023 Nero Book AwardsOn the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas.So what if her relatives all think shes destined to turn out as a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can be whatever she wants - pirate, explorer or even detective.Which is lucky, really, because when one of the Family tries to murder Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude, someone has to work out whodunit.With the help of her sisters and cousin, Shenanigan grudgingly takes on the case, but more murders, a hidden treasure and an awful lot of suspects make thing seriously complicated.Can Shenanigan catch the killer before the whole household is picked off? And in a Family where definitions are so important, can she learn to define herself? FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Beth Lincoln (Author)Beth Lincoln is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Swifts.Raised in a former Victorian railway station in the North of England, her childhood fears included porcelain dolls, the Durham panther, and wardrobes that looked at her funny. She grew neither tall nor wise, and never learned to play an instrument - but she did write stories, a bad habit that has persisted to this day.When she isnt writing, Beth is woodcarving, or making a mess of her flat, or talking the nearest ear off about unexplained occurrences. Her favourite things include ghosts, crisps, and weird old words like bumbershoot and zounderkite.Among its many accolades, The Swifts was the winner of the Nero Book Award for Childrens Fiction and the Barnes & Noble Childrens & YA Book Award.Beth lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her partner and hopefully, by the time you are reading this, a dog.Claire Powell (Illustrator)Claire Powell is a bestselling childrens book illustrator who got her first book deal in 2016 and has never looked back. After spending many years in London, Claire now enjoys a quieter life in the rolling hills of Derbyshire with her partner Stefan (who may not agree that living with Claire is quiet). Review A stunning debut . . . This is an exquisitely written book about identity and wordplay thats as warm, masterful and up-to-date as it is laugh-out-loud funny. -- Kitty Empire * Observer *Deliciously, quirkily Gothic -- Robin Stevens * New York Times Book Review *Murder most splendid in this ghoulish debut -- Emily Bearn * The Telegraph *Gothic mystery brimming with bonkers characters and boundless energy * Daily Mail *A fun read with diverse characters and an enticing setting. -- Alice Clifford * The Sun *A mystery that is as clever and impish as its heroine * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *An absolutely delightful debut * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review *A witty confection of highly colourful characters * The Horn Book *A delightful pick for sharp readers enamoured of gothic sensibilities and clever prose * Shelf Awareness Starred Review *This witty, imaginative entry deserves a prominent space on the MG shelf. * PaperBound * Promotional "Headline" A hilarious mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket. Details ISBN0241613000 Author Claire Powell Year 2023 ISBN-10 0241613000 ISBN-13 9780241613009 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-02-02 UK Release Date 2023-02-02 Audience Age 9-12 Imprint Puffin Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 464 Illustrator Claire Powell Subtitle The New York Times Bestselling Mystery Adventure Series The Swifts Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK DEWEY 823.92 Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2023-05-15 AU Release Date 2023-05-15 Alternative 9780241536469 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:142420893;

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