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Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures: A Detective Adventure for Middle Grade Readers Exploring Dementia and Family Bonds
200 pages, Paperback
Published July 17, 2025
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August 27, 2025
I received a gifted copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via the publishers Tiny Tree.
Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures is a fun and uplifting children's book.
Scarletts Nan isn't herself anymore. When she goes missing one evening and is found outside a supermarket looking for pictures, Scarlett is determined to crack the case. With help from her grans neighbours' son, Bournemouth, the pair launch an investigation. Scarletts Nan has dementia and ends up staying at their house until an accident causes her to go into a home. Scarletts mum is distraught and overloaded with the weight of everything, and Scarletts step-dad James is behaving shifty and suspiciously...
This is such a lovely fun story with such likeable characters (apart from James) and a super-cute dog called Bogie.
I love that this book highlights what dementia is to a younger audience along with ways you can support a loved one with this. The book also showcases the strength and support of a community too.
Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures is a fun and uplifting children's book.
Scarletts Nan isn't herself anymore. When she goes missing one evening and is found outside a supermarket looking for pictures, Scarlett is determined to crack the case. With help from her grans neighbours' son, Bournemouth, the pair launch an investigation. Scarletts Nan has dementia and ends up staying at their house until an accident causes her to go into a home. Scarletts mum is distraught and overloaded with the weight of everything, and Scarletts step-dad James is behaving shifty and suspiciously...
This is such a lovely fun story with such likeable characters (apart from James) and a super-cute dog called Bogie.
I love that this book highlights what dementia is to a younger audience along with ways you can support a loved one with this. The book also showcases the strength and support of a community too.
October 27, 2025
Thanks to Tiny Tree books for this copy.
Scarlett lives with her Mum, Gabriella, and Mum's new boyfriend James, who has moved into their home. But Scarlett doesn't like him.
The other person in Scarlett's life is Gran and her dog Bogey.
Scarlett goes to Gran's after school. Gran keeps calling her Gabs (mum) and can't remember the words to answer her beloved crosswords. How long has she been like this? Gran also loves mysteries and introduces Scarlett to Agatha Christie and Poirot.
When Mum does her 10pm nightly call and Gran doesn't answer, she insists they go to her house. Bogey is in the kitchen but Gran is nowhere to be seen and the front door was open.
One of Scarlett's class, Bournemouth, lives opposite. He says Gran went out leaving the door open. They search and find her bhut she is confused - she looking for the pictures. But they don't know what pictures.
Will Gabs agree to put her Mum in a home to be looked after? How can they ensure she is happy?
And just what is James up to? Scarlett and Bournemouth hope to find out - in teh end they need a little help from Bogey - or should that be Bogie?
I really liked this. Neither Scarlett nor Bournemouth are popular at school and they quickly find they have lots in common. Dementia in a family is a tough time and this treats that illness, and the need to find the right care home with sensitivity.
Scarlett lives with her Mum, Gabriella, and Mum's new boyfriend James, who has moved into their home. But Scarlett doesn't like him.
The other person in Scarlett's life is Gran and her dog Bogey.
Scarlett goes to Gran's after school. Gran keeps calling her Gabs (mum) and can't remember the words to answer her beloved crosswords. How long has she been like this? Gran also loves mysteries and introduces Scarlett to Agatha Christie and Poirot.
When Mum does her 10pm nightly call and Gran doesn't answer, she insists they go to her house. Bogey is in the kitchen but Gran is nowhere to be seen and the front door was open.
One of Scarlett's class, Bournemouth, lives opposite. He says Gran went out leaving the door open. They search and find her bhut she is confused - she looking for the pictures. But they don't know what pictures.
Will Gabs agree to put her Mum in a home to be looked after? How can they ensure she is happy?
And just what is James up to? Scarlett and Bournemouth hope to find out - in teh end they need a little help from Bogey - or should that be Bogie?
I really liked this. Neither Scarlett nor Bournemouth are popular at school and they quickly find they have lots in common. Dementia in a family is a tough time and this treats that illness, and the need to find the right care home with sensitivity.
October 18, 2025
An excellent and heartfelt book that sheds light on dementia in a way that’s both accessible and engaging for a younger audience. Mario Ambrosi manages to explore difficult family relationships with warmth and honesty, while also highlighting the importance of friendship and understanding. I really enjoyed this story it tackles such important subjects with sensitivity and care. I also particularly appreciated the thoughtful nod to care workers, whose quiet dedication often goes unrecognised.
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