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  • Published: 6 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9781847153715
  • Imprint: Fiction Studio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $17.99

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence



Maisie Hitchins longs to be a world-famous detective, so it's no surprise when she's entangled in a highly intriguing plot involving stolen sausages, a rescued puppy and a fast-paced bicycle chase on the streets of Victorian London.

From best-selling author Holly Webb comes a brand new series full of mystery and intrigue following the adventures of a very determined heroine and her dog! Holly Webb fans will be thrilled to pieces to discover the adventures of Maisie Hitchins, the pluckiest little detective in Victorian London.

Maisie Hitchins lives in her grandmother’s boarding house, longing for adventure. She idolizes the famous detective, Gilbert Carrington, and follows his every case. But Maisie is about to be given the opportunity of a lifetime: her own mystery to solve! 

In the first book in this fantastic new series, Maisie rescues a puppy in peril whilst running an errand, and adopts him. She decides to investigate the puppy’s original cruel owner, but instead gets tangled up in an intriguing plot involving stolen sausages, pilfered halfpennies and a fast-paced bicycle chase. The streets of Victorian London are never safe, but Maisie’s on the case!

  • Published: 6 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9781847153715
  • Imprint: Fiction Studio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $17.99

About the authors

Holly Webb

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats. Visit www.holly-webb.com or @HollyKateWebb.