Delve into The Poisoned Pie Mystery, a captivating new magical adventure by Nicki Thornton, crafted for young readers who love engaging crime mysteries. This delightful tale picks up where The Last Chance Hotel leaves off, further exploring the enchanting world inhabited by Oakmoss Hornbeam and his extraordinary feline companion, Nightshade. When a tempestuous storm brings a mysterious black cat into Oakmoss's life, he questions his own luck. Is he truly the unluckiest boy in the world, or is a strange curse at play? With Nightshade's cunning and the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical investigator Dexter Stormforce, the trio embarks on a thrilling quest to solve the mystery and bring luck back to Oakmoss. This spellbinding story is perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter, combining elements of classic whodunnits with a magical twist.

Richly illustrated and deeply immersive, The Poisoned Pie Mystery features 384 pages of adventure that will captivate young readers and parents alike. Nicki Thornton's distinctive voice and whimsical storytelling cement her position as a leading figure in children's literature. With accolades from critics, this book promises to deliver the same enchanting experience as The Last Chance Hotel, which was celebrated as Waterstones Book of the Month.

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Condition: Brand New | ISBN: 9781913322717 | Publisher: Chicken House Ltd.

Condition: Brand New
ISBN: 9781913322717
Number of Pages 384
By Thornton, Nicki
Publisher Chicken House Ltd


From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ... 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original children...'s writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1 Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it's game on or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery story perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on from The Howling Hag Mystery, a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade the cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'All kinds of fun' THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ... full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO 'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added wizards and spells' BOOKTRUSTRead less