The Case of the Stolen Sixpence - (Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins) by Holly Webb (Paperback)

About the Book

When George, the butcher's boy, is fired for stealing coins from the till, Maisie knows in her heart that he is innocent. With her little dog Eddie as the Watson to her Sherlock Holmes, Maisie uses her budding detective skills to solve the mystery of the stolen sixpence, vindicate her old friend, and even help a new friend in need. The first book in the series!

Book Synopsis

In the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!

Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother's boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers' dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.

This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!

Review Quotes

"Maisie is sure to charm beginning chapter-book readers new to the mystery genre." --Booklist "Readers will eagerly await this spunky, saucy new amateur detective's next caper." --Kirkus "Emerging chapter book readers who enjoy mystery and historical fiction will find much to like here." --School Library Journal "Lindsay's humorous b&w line drawings are in step with the light atmosphere Webb creates as she lays the groundwork for future cases." --Publishers Weekly "Mystery-loving kids who have moved beyond Cam Jansen and kids who prefer their historical fiction on the light side may find Maisie's escapades to their liking." --Bulletin --

About the Author

Holly Webb is a former children's book editor who has written more than sixty books for children published in the United Kingdom. Series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband, three boys, and Milly, her cat. Visit her website at www.holly-webb.com.