author: Lisa Thompson
2025-09-11
Scholastic
The Skeleton Puzzle (Goldfish Boy 3) | Lisa Thompson
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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 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"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.
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 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"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.