* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARD

Discover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.

Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.

But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.

A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .
A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .
And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .

Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head!

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PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:

"Exciting!" - Big Issue

"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary

"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo

Mystery on the Arctic Express! Join Kate for adventure, mystery and . . . biscuits! Filled with illustrations - perfect for new readers.

About the Author
Hannah Peck is an author and illustrator based in East London, UK. She studied English at university before swapping the pen for a pencil. Now she uses both to write and draw at exactly the same time. Hannah uses inks and pencil textures to create elegant illustrations full of magic and fun, and thinks sharing stories is important.

Reviews
Hannah Peck's super-creative joy of a book has mystery, humour, brilliant illustrations and a veritable smorgasbord of puns and wordplay. * Book Trust *
This delightful two-colour chapter book for emerging independent readers is a story cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters by Hannah Peck, published by Piccadilly Press. * Armadillo *
Junior crime fans have a treat in store with this first in a new series following amateur detective and trainee journalist Kate and her mouse sidekick Rupert as they attempt to solve a mystery aboard an arctic express train. * Waterstones, Best Paperbacks of 2021 for 5-8 Year Olds *
A classic 'whodunnit' with a comic twist, perfect for developing young readers. * Creative Steps *



Book Information
ISBN 9781848129702
Author Hannah Peck
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Piccadilly Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 180mm * 125mm * 10mm