The Very Merry Murder Club

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A collection of wintery cosy crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting children's authors! The perfect Christmas gift for 2025.

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Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way …

This gorgeous wintery and cosy crime collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.

Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!

This gorgeous gift of an anthology is perfect for readers 8-12.

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Critics Review

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‘Funny, surprising, creepy and chilling. There’s something for everyone here. This book is a real treat.’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week

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‘Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!’ – The Scotsman

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The Very Merry Murder Club is a brilliant new anthology, featuring short stories from a range of top authors!’– Booktrust

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“Perfect for any budding detective’ – Shout

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‘Full of fast-paced plots, delightfully evil villains and whip-smart protagonists, The Very Merry Murder Club will enthrall fans of mystery and those new to the genre. To top it off, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Harry Woodgate, with a charming illustration accompanying each story plus an absolutely stunning wraparound winter scene on the hardback cover, which cleverly incorporates an element from every story in the book.’ – Scottish Booktrust

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‘An impressive line up of some of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books’ – Fiona Noble, One to Watch, The Bookseller

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‘Fast-paced and funny’ – The Echo

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