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.
"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." - 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
"Embark on the adventure of the summer with the cruise ship kid, and help her solve an intriguing mystery ... guaranteed summer fun for readers of 8+." - Book Craic