Author: Thompson, Lisa Reading age: from c 9 yearsPublished on 11 September 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 336 pages198 x 130 x 24 | 228g The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew, Melodyand Jake - are back to solve another twisty mystery!When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, thekids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and whowas responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with hisown kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But arethe pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-droppingsecrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on theClose... a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestsellerThe Goldfish Boy The Times has called Lisa Thompson'one of our most inventive writers for children' PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKSGoldfish Boy'an utterly captivating read' BookTrust'This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a veryspecial heart.' Kirkus'a heart-warming tale' Books for KeepsThe Light JarShortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for OlderReaders Category'bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale' TheGuardian'A hugely endearing boy hero' The TimesThe Day I Was Erased'Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotionalwellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger childrenand teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations aboutmemory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship.' BookTrust
