The Skeleton Puzzle (Goldfish Boy 3) | Lisa Thompson

 


The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew, Melody
and Jake - are back to solve another twisty mystery!

When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, the
kids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and who
was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with his
own kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But are
the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?

As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-dropping
secrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the
Close...



a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller
The Goldfish Boy
The Times has called Lisa Thompson
"one of our most inventive writers for children"

 


PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS


Goldfish Boy


"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust



"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
special heart." Kirkus


"a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps



The Light Jar


Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
Readers Category


"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The
Guardian


"A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times



The Day I Was Erased


"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust