It is wonderful to be back with Libby in one of my favourite places in the world – Scotland! It’s Christmas and Libby is visiting her best friend, Connie, in her family’s large estate in the Scottish countryside. Sadly, the family has fallen on hard times and must make some tough financial decisions. Connie’s mum and dad are on edge but everyone is still determined to have a wonderful Christmas with plenty of hot chocolate and shortbread.
Libby’s incredible observation skills tell her that something isn’t right in the house. A secret passageway, hints of an intruder and missing art work lead to an even bigger mystery. Do the girls have what it takes to solve this mystery on their own or will they put themselves and others in danger?
The Libby series is perfect for readers who love searching for clues and working out what’s happening right along with the characters. There are enough hints that children can start to formulate a solution but enough twists that they are always left surprised in the end. In this second book, the stakes are raised with villains who aren’t afraid to get rid of anyone who stands in their way. This creates an urgency to the story and glues readers to the pages.
Libby and the Highland Heist has all the charm of the first book in the series, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle. A celebration of the story setting weaves through each chapter with the delicious food, fun traditions and beautiful landscape that makes each place unique. The Scottish countryside and the city of Edinburgh are painted with such vivid description that the reader almost feels as if they are there and would certainly recognise locations if they ever visited. The travelling school is such a wonderful concept and I can’t wait to see where they go next!
Children have always loved mysteries. With a Nancy Drew feel, Libby is sure to become a well-loved detective for many young readers.
Thank you to Firefly Press and NetGalleyUK for this fun book!
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