Description

Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan.There’s 4 things you should know about me:1. I live on a cruise ship2. My name is Silver. Yes, really3. I’ve never had a best friend my own age 🙁 4. I’m definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I’m now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I’ve got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right? I’ve had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won’t tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes.So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at sea?THIS BOOK IS:- 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN! – Written in diary form- Inspired by the author’s childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! – Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! – Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea.

Publisher Review

A sparkling new talent in children's writing. Cruise Ship Kid is full of humour, heart and high seas hijinks! I'd book a ticket on this mystery again and again! * Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates * Tom Gates meets Cluedle, the first rip-roaring entry in Swan's mystery series teams young readers up with junior sleuth Silver, who lives on a cruise ship and solves crimes at sea. * Waterstones * A fun and fresh story about a girl who is navigating growing up and making friends, as well as working out how to be a crime-solving heroine. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller, 10 Titles not to miss in July * A delightful adventure where mystery and comedy combine seamlessly... the perfect summer holiday read. * Bonkers About Books * An unmissable summer read. * Tom Griffiths, headteacher and reviewer at Check 'Em Out Books * Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery. * Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper * A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary. * The School Reading List *