The Case of the Stolen Sixpence
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence

Written by Holly Webb · Illustrated by Marion Lindsay

Book #1 in the The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series

A young detective tackles a mystery in Victorian London.

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165 pages· 17,913 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Twelve-year-old Maisie Hitchins dreams of being a detective. When a crime hits her Victorian London neighborhood, she seizes the chance to prove her skills. With her loyal dog Eddie, Maisie navigates a world of stolen sausages, missing halfpennies, and thrilling chases. Can she solve the mystery that adults ignore and bring justice to light? Join Maisie in a tale of tricks, disguises, and unexpected danger.

From the publisher

In the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother’s boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers’ dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie’s big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!

At a glance
Format
Pages
165
Words
17,913
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about HalloweenBooks about historyBooks about familyBooks about LondonBooks about girls and women
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
168159
Publication
Published
September 2, 2014
First published
May 6, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544339286

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