A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy. When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden, Matthew, Melody and Jake are determined to discover its identity and who was responsible for its death. At the same time, the long-lost son of the neighbour arrives, with his young son in tow. But are the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters? As the kids investigate, they uncover incredible secrets and a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the Close... a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller The Goldfish Boy The Times has called Lisa Thompson "one of our most inventive writers for children" PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS Goldfish Boy "an utterly captivating read" BookTrust "This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart." Kirkus "a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps The Light Jar Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older Readers Category "bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The Guardian "A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times The Day I Was Erased "Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust.
| ISBN: | 9780702322655 |
| Publication date: | 11th September 2025 |
| Author: | Lisa Thompson |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |