Riotous diary-format mystery.

The Guardian

Tom Gates meets <i>Cluedle</i>, the first rip-roaring entry in Swan's mystery series teams young readers up with junior sleuth Silver, who lives on a cruise ship and solves crimes at sea.

Waterstones

The children's summer book is meant "to be read with a pen or pencil," with quizzes, places to draw and puzzles - it's truly a book to be scribbled in.

The Mirror

Se alle

Fabulously funny high-seas mystery adventure.

WRd About Books

A flagship of fun, steered from the heart.

Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

A sparkling new talent in children's writing. Cruise Ship Kid is full of humour, heart and high seas hijinks! I'd book a ticket on this mystery again and again!

Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates

Funny, charming, interactive and full of mystery.

Harry Woodgate, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandad's Camper

Interactive, hilarious and heart-warming.

Jamie Hammond, author-illustrator of Grumpfort

A fast-paced, funny book, with lots of illustrations, quizzes and jokes to keep children reading.

Irish Independent

A unique high seas whodunnit packed with puzzles, suspects and surprises. The perfect summer holiday read.

Fun Kids Book Worms

Full of jokes and fun... Should be attractive to reluctant readers.

Books for Keeps

This is an engaging and funny read... Though it's a chunky book, the many brilliant illustrations mean it's a pacy read.

BookTrust

Exciting adventure which navigates the trials of growing up, the fine art of making friends, and lessons in how to be a crime-solving superstar.

Star (online)

A fun and fresh story about a girl who is navigating growing up and making friends, as well as working out how to be a crime-solving heroine.

- Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller, 10 Titles not to miss in July

A lively, enjoyable read, beautifully complemented by Katie Saunders' fantastic illustrations, giving the book the feel of a personal diary.

The School Reading List

A delightful adventure where mystery and comedy combine seamlessly... the perfect summer holiday read.

Bonkers About Books

An unmissable summer read.

Tom Griffiths, headteacher and reviewer at Check 'Em Out Books

Embark on the adventure of the summer with the cruise ship kid, and help her solve an intriguing mystery ... guaranteed summer fun for readers of 8+.

Book Craic

This highly-illustrated adventure is told in engaging first person narrative with funny lists and diary entries. Readers will be swept away by Silver's funny antics on board cruise shop Potentia!

WRd About Books

Tom Gates meets Cluedle in the first rip-roaring entry in cruise ship mystery series.

Mansfield & Ashfield Chad Series

Fun-packed first in a new series that spotlights the importance of the relationship between generations. Fabulous.

The Sunday Post

Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Pamela Butchart, <i>Cruise Ship Kid</i> is a feel-good, laugh-out-loud debut that celebrates friendship, family and being yourself.

Cruise Mummy

The tone is lovely, the illustrations engaging, and it's super interactive for readers. It's also a great read for discussions around healthy friendship and staying true to yourself."

The i Paper

Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan.There's 4 things you should know about me:1. I live on a cruise ship2. My name is Silver. Yes, really3. I've never had a best friend my own age :( 4. I'm definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I'm now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I've got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right? I've had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won't tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes.So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at sea?THIS BOOK IS:- 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN! - Written in diary form- Inspired by the author's childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship! - Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble! - Pamela Butchart meets Tom Gates, set at sea.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781835409954
Publisert
2025-07-03
Utgiver
Usborne Publishing Ltd; Usborne Publishing Ltd
Vekt
330 gr
Høyde
186 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
384

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Emma Swan is a writer, actor, award-winning comedian and West-End star of Horrible Histories. Originally from Rotherham, she also has a slightly unhealthy Yorkshire tea addiction! Her theatre work has been performed at the Arcola, the Soho Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East. She is also a lyricist and won Best Newcomer at the Musical Comedy Awards.
In the West End, she has performed at the Garrick, Apollo and Barbican theatres and her other acting credits include the RSC and Doctor Who. Emma also narrates many audiobooks and has a very professional studio in her flat that may or may not be made out of sofa cushions and a duvet.