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From      bestselling Irish author Emily Hourican and illustrated by Paola      Escobar - perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and A      Box Full of Murders.         There's a thief at the Ivy Hotel. Macy has been noticing missing      items for weeks, though Meredith doesn't think much of it. A pair      of pyjamas, a book, food from the kitchens - nothing big or showy,      but many and often... Until one day, a strongbox belonging      to generous new guest Mr Kingram -  containing expensive cufflinks      and a diamond tie pin - vanishes from a locked drawer. Something      is clearly amiss after all...         Soon Meredith, Macy and their friend Colin are unravelling the      mystery, which leads them down long-hidden secret passageways into      the belly of the hotel - and into stories of the past. Who is      the thief at the Ivy Hotel? Who are the mysterious men sniffing around?      And how does it all link to an unsolved murder decades before...?                   A welcoming and super-cosy hotel setting with a loveable cast      of characters and a dash of danger, perfect for mystery fans age      9-12, and fans of The Swifts and Robin Stevens.          Alternating perspectives from two brilliant sisters - responsible      and emotional Meredith and fierce, logical Macy.          Full of suspense, sleuthing and twisting discoveries as the      kids take the lead in this adventure filled with treasures, secrets,      traps and clues...               PRAISE FOR MURDER AT THE IVY HOTEL      'A deliciously cosy and clever mystery with buckets of charm, and      a cast of characters you can't help but adore.' Hana Tooke, author      of The Unadoptables      'A beautifully plotted, perfectly old-fashioned, gorgeously written,      heartwarming story - cosy, compelling, impossible to put down.'      Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, author of The Apple Tart of Hope      'A cosy whodunnit, brimming with charm, intrigue and danger, that      kept me utterly entranced throughout.' Book Craic      'Possibly one of my favourite children's 'who dunnit' type books!'      @mr_hindle_primary      'Everything a mystery should be - filled with suspense, suspects      and curious children leading the way.' @erinllynhamilton      'A hugely engaging, twist middle grade mystery... this one really      stands out for its complex characters, distracting red herrings      and very real danger.' @kate_g_heap      'A wonderful title that will be enjoyed by middle grade readers who      are fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike series or Fleur      Hitchcock's stories.' @jacquisydney21      'Loved it.' Jo Bowers, Just Imagine Children's Book Reviews Editor      'The book is for anyone who loves mystery. I rate it as a definite,      well-deserved 5 stars.' Andrea, aged 9      'I really enjoyed Murder At The Ivy Hotel because you never      know what happens next.' Violet, aged 10","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57573186699637,"sku":"9780702344565","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-emily-hourican.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}