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Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories

Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Dead Man in the Garden

by (author) Marthe Jocelyn

illustrated by Isabelle Follath

Publisher
Tundra
Initial publish date
Sep 2021
Category
Mysteries & Detective Stories, European, Law & Crime
Recommended Age
10 to 18
Recommended Grade
5 to 12
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780735270817
    Publish Date
    Sep 2021
    List Price
    $19.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780735270787
    Publish Date
    Oct 2022
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, a spa stay becomes a lot more thrilling when TWO dead bodies are found in this third book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of Enola Holmes.

Aspiring writer Aggie Morton is ready to enjoy an invigorating trip to a Yorkshire spa, where her widowed mother can take the waters and recover from a long mourning period. Having solved yet another murder and faced extreme peril with her best friend Hector over Christmas, Aggie’s Morbid Preoccupation is on alert when rumors abound about the spa's recently deceased former patient . . . and then another body appears under mysterious circumstances. Together with Grannie Jane, and often in the company of George, a young patient at the spa, Aggie and Hector take a closer look at the guests and staff of the Wellspring Hotel, and venture into the intriguing world of the local undertaker. Has there been a murder—or even two? As Aggie and Hector ignite their deductive skills, their restful trip takes a sudden, dangerous turn.

About the authors

Marthe Jocelyn is the award-winning author and illustrator of over thirty-five books for babies, kids and teens. Her illustrated books have been shortlisted for both the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. In 2009 she was the recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. One Red Button and One Piece of String are the result of her lifelong obsession with scraps, and her delight in surprising the reader with unexpected details. Originally from Toronto, Marthe settled in Stratford, Ontario, after a thirtyyear stretch in New York. For more information, visit www.marthejocelyn.com.

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Awards

  • Nominated, Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Novel

Editorial Reviews

One of CBC Books' 35 Canadian Middle-Grade Books to Watch Out For, 2021

"Aggie is a great introduction to the 'real' Agatha Christie." CM Reviews
"This is a cleverly written mystery, and the way the young detectives discuss the clues and their suspicions is a perfect model of problem-solving techniques . . . A fun read for mystery lovers of all ages." —Historical Novel Society

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