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

* 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

"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