Murder By Narwhal

A Grimacres Whodunnit

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Paperback

English language

Published Oct. 31, 2024 by Hachette Children's Group.

ISBN:
978-1-4449-7005-0
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5 stars (1 review)

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out.

When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's up to his mettlesome granddaughter, Edna, and her trusted tortoise, Charles Darwin, to determine whodunnit!

Full of head-scratching clues, page-turning twists and a lot people acting suspiciously this is the first in a funny, spoofy middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Alex T. Smith.

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reviewed Murder By Narwhal by Alex T. Smith

Thrilling Well written murder mystery (for kids, and beyond)

5 stars

Brilliant writing, and many lovely observations about how children think in this murder mystery by Alex T Smith - his first long form novel. Enjoyed it more that I expected, given that its a children's book. Lots of characters who end up being suspects and plenty to keep you guessing along the way. The setting within an old house gives the chance to develop a really intimate mental map of the murder venue. Touches on themes of individual differences and relationships - both child friendship and child-adult relations. Thoroughly enjoyable. So glad Alex introduced this book to my kids in a meet the author online session!

Subjects

  • Murder Mystery