Murder on a Midsummer Night is the first in a cosy murder mystery series for readers aged 9+. Published by Barrington Stoke it makes a cracking mystery accessible to everyone who loves a good whodunnit.
It’s the night of Sir Percy’s summer party at Mulberry Hall. Fairies, goblins, kings and queens, and woodland animals fill the grounds as guests arrive in elaborate costume. Eliza and Bram, whose parents work at the Hall, have the perfect vantage point to watch the festivities unfold (and sample the delicious desserts). Along with Sir Percy’s great-nephew, Krish, they’re ready for an unforgettable evening.
The gardener, Mr Willow, has filled Bram’s head with ghost stories, including the legend of the Crow King, who is said to appear at the ancient stone in the heart of the maze when darkness falls. Determined to find out if the tale is true, Bram plans to wait in the maze until dusk.
When one of the guests in murdered, the mood changes. Inspector Plum doesn’t seem to know what he’s doing so Eliza, Bram and Krish decide to investigate for themselves. Suddenly, being unknown in the shadows has its benefits. Through keen observation, teamwork and courage, the trio set out to discover who’s to blame and outsmart all the adults.
In just over 100 pages, master of mystery Lucy Strange has woven a delightful web of clues, evidence and suspects making it a fantastic model text for classroom writing. With characterisation at the fore, readers will love the details as they work with Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the case.
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