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Biographical note
Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. Her debut novel When Life Gives You Mangoes, also published by Pushkin Children's, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Spark Award, Warwickshire Junior Book Award and the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize.- - Praise for Di Island Crew Investigates series:
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Famous Five with class war!... brilliantly observed child relationships
- Louie Stowell,
Like Enid Blyton with a social conscience, this marks the start of an addictive new series for 8+
Guardian
Exploring themes of family and friendship, this is great for fans of mystery adventure stories'
The Week Junior, Book of the Week
A charming plot... ideal for confident younger readers
- BookTrust,
Absolutely excellent
- Fleur Hitchcock,