Join Hana for her third exciting adventure with Ace, an amazing talking cat and her partner in the Moonlight Mystery Agency. After being told off by her dad for being too slow on one of their walks, Hana is glad to get away to the magical world of Moonlight and solve another case.
It’s the day of the big race but Brumble the bear wizard has lost the winners’ medals. With the help of so many wonderful mechanical animals (in true Vashti Hardy Harley Hitch style), whispering trees, teeny tiny trolls and a wonderful Glow Snail who sheds light in dark places, the Moonlight Mystery Agency finds the medals, saves the race and makes them all winners.
This is a lovely beginner mystery with clever detectives who demonstrate community, teamwork and friendship as they solve problems together. There are so many opportunities for prediction making this story fantastic for a shared read. Children can work together to solve the mystery while enjoying the delightful characters and learning that being first isn’t always important – they need to take their time to enjoy the journey.
Little Gems books from Barrington Stoke are perfect for children in Reception and Key Stage One who are ready to add some variety to their reading diet. Pitched between picture books and chapter books, these early readers give children the feeling of an older book with accessible vocabulary and spacing to help them on their way. Brightly coloured illustrations add to the appeal.
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