Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower: Batthew Aromascent #1

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Join best friends Batthew and Lavender in this dazzling new mystery-adventure seriesset in the world of fragrance, perfect for fans ofNevermoorandThe Jane Doe Chronicles!

When the worlds largest and most pungent flower goes missing right before its grand unveiling, the smell-mad city of Candlenut is in uproar. Luckily, Batthew Aromascent, 11-year-old heir to the famed Olfactory Fragrance House, and his best friend, Lavender, are on the case.

It isnt just anymissing flower, either. Its a legendary Titan Arum, grown from a seed that was sent by Batthews parents renowned noses, Roger and Joy Aromascent before they vanished on an expedition deep in the jungle.

Batthew and Lavender have just three days to track it down before the flower wilts and dies, along with any clues as to his parents whereabouts. But are they prepared for what theyll find in the darker corners of the fragrance world

"I had my nose on high alert even when I wasnt reading! Readers who enjoy a quirky whodunit will find this an enthralling read. Great for ages 8+!" Readings Books

Leap into the world of Batthew Aromascent with more adventures:

1. Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower
2. Batthew Aromascent and the Stolen Sequels(coming soon)
3. Batthew Aromascent #3 (coming in 2025)

Reviews

Praise for the Batthew Aromascent series:

"[A] unique, wacky mystery. Its one where I suspected everyone at one stage or another and found myself intrigued right up until the end. The different smell descriptions were stimulating and had my nose on high alert even when I wasnt reading, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Readers who enjoy a quirky whodunit will find this an enthralling read. Great for ages 9+." Readings Books

"A fabulous, frolicking adventure perfect for readers of all ages (especially those that love smells: good or bad!)." Berkelouw Books, Hornsby

"This is a fabulous new middle grade adventure series.Batthew (yes, a very unusual name, but you will understand how it came to be when you read the story!), is young boy born in to the world of 'Noses'.Batthew and [Lavender's]wonderful, trusting friendship [is]a highlight of the story...This will be enjoyed by all those aged 9 and older." Lamont Books

"Incredibly inventive and a lot of fun...With lots of humour, bizarre characters, and a thrilling mystery to solve, this is a story I would definitely recommend. I loved Batthew and his best friend Lavender as characters and can't wait to read more of their adventures." Forest Hill College Library

"A sensory delight to read, [with] whiffs of adventure, mystery, and some truly spectacular and fun world-building, Im not surprised that so many kids have already connected with this book. The plot was also fast-paced and kept me guessing until the end.If youre after a middle-grade read with fun and lovable characters where you can escape into a world truly unlike anything youve read before, this is the book for you!" TheWestsider

Author Bio

Ella Mulvey (she/her) and John Roebuck (he/him) are the authors of the Batthew Aromascent series, which was shortlisted for Hardie Grant's Ampersand Prize. They liveon Dja Dja Wurrung country/Castlemaine in regional Victoria, Australia.

Ella Mulveyworks in environmental education and is a Biomimicry Learning Facilitator at the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. She is also the author of one picture book,The Rabbit-Hole Golf Course, illustrated by Karen Briggs, which was a 2018 CBCA Notable Picture Book and recognised in theSpeech Pathology Australias Book of the Year Awards.

John Roebuckis a high school teacher without much skill or expertise. John worked as a film critic for over ten years and is the founder and former Creative Director of the ReelGood Film Festival.