Cruise Ship Kid: Thief At Sea!

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan.There's 4 things you should know about me:1. I live on a cruise ship2. My name is Silver. Yes, really3. I've never had a best friend my own age :( 4. I'm definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I'm now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I've got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right I've had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won't tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes.So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at seaTHIS BOOK IS:- 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN! - Written in diary form- Inspired by the author's childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! - Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! - Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea.

Reviews

A sparkling new talent in children's writing. Cruise Ship Kid is full of humour, heart and high seas hijinks! I'd book a ticket on this mystery again and again! * Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates *
Tom Gates meets Cluedle, the first rip-roaring entry in Swan's mystery series teams young readers up with junior sleuth Silver, who lives on a cruise ship and solves crimes at sea. * Waterstones *
A fun and fresh story about a girl who is navigating growing up and making friends, as well as working out how to be a crime-solving heroine. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller, 10 Titles not to miss in July *
A delightful adventure where mystery and comedy combine seamlessly... the perfect summer holiday read. * Bonkers About Books *
An unmissable summer read. * Tom Griffiths, headteacher and reviewer at Check 'Em Out Books *
Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery. * Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper *
A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary. * The School Reading List *
Embark on the adventure of the summer with the cruise ship kid, and help her solve an intriguing mystery ... guaranteed summer fun for readers of 8+. * Book Craic *
The children's summer book is meant "to be read with a pen or pencil," with quizzes, places to draw and puzzles - it's truly a book to be scribbled in. * The Mirror *

Author Bio

Emma Swan is a writer, actor, award-winning comedian and West-End star of Horrible Histories. Originally from Rotherham, she also has a slightly unhealthy Yorkshire tea addiction! Her theatre work has been performed at the Arcola, the Soho Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East. She is also a lyricist and won Best Newcomer at the Musical Comedy Awards.
In the West End, she has performed at the Garrick, Apollo and Barbican theatres and her other acting credits include the RSC and Doctor Who. Emma also narrates many audiobooks and has a very professional studio in her flat that may or may not be made out of sofa cushions and a duvet.