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Murder Most Unladylike #6.5
The Case of the Missing Treasure
A mini-mystery from the world of Murder Most Unladylike, starring detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong.
I, the Honourable Daisy Wells, have decided to give an account of another mystery the Detective Society has faced in recent weeks. It was very exciting, and very heroic, and I was very brilliant and brave . . .
A daring thief has been robbing London’s most famous museums. When Daisy's birthday treasure hunt leads them right into the path of the culprit, Daisy and Hazel realise where they’ll strike next – the Ancient Egyptian mummy room at the British Museum!
With help from their friends (and rivals), the Junior Pinkertons, the girls must crack codes, unravel clues and race against time to solve the mystery.
Featuring an exclusive sneak peek of Daisy and Hazel’s next full-length murder mystery, coming in October.
I, the Honourable Daisy Wells, have decided to give an account of another mystery the Detective Society has faced in recent weeks. It was very exciting, and very heroic, and I was very brilliant and brave . . .
A daring thief has been robbing London’s most famous museums. When Daisy's birthday treasure hunt leads them right into the path of the culprit, Daisy and Hazel realise where they’ll strike next – the Ancient Egyptian mummy room at the British Museum!
With help from their friends (and rivals), the Junior Pinkertons, the girls must crack codes, unravel clues and race against time to solve the mystery.
Featuring an exclusive sneak peek of Daisy and Hazel’s next full-length murder mystery, coming in October.
148 pages, Paperback
First published July 5, 2018
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About the author
Robin Stevens
52 books2,588 followersRobin's books are: Murder Most Unladylike (Murder is Bad Manners in the USA), Arsenic for Tea (Poison is Not Polite in the USA), First Class Murder, Jolly Foul Play, Mistletoe and Murder, Cream Buns and Crime, A Spoonful of Murder, Death in the Spotlight and Top Marks for Murder. She is also the author of The Guggenheim Mystery, the sequel to Siobhan Dowd's The London Eye Mystery.
Robin was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life.
When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achieveable option.
She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she’d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn’t). She then went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and then worked at a children's publisher.
Robin lives in England with her husband and her pet bearded dragon, Watson.
Robin was born in California and grew up in an Oxford college, across the road from the house where Alice in Wonderland lived. She has been making up stories all her life.
When she was twelve, her father handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when she grew up. When it occurred to her that she was never going to be able to grow her own spectacular walrus moustache, she decided that Agatha Christie was the more achieveable option.
She spent her teenage years at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, reading a lot of murder mysteries and hoping that she’d get the chance to do some detecting herself (she didn’t). She then went to university, where she studied crime fiction, and then worked at a children's publisher.
Robin lives in England with her husband and her pet bearded dragon, Watson.
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March 25, 2019
The girls are back again and they have a new mystery to solve, this time involving mummies, treasures, and more!
This one is a short one, 96 pages + some extras. I was at first very worried that this would just be an UK store exclusive, but then came the happy news this one would also be released to everyone. Imagine my delight and how hard I squealed. I would be able to read this book! Yay!
This time our POV is Daisy. She isn't always a favourite of mine, mostly to do with her attitude and how she always thinks she is the best and no one should surpass her. I did love that she had a coming out in the Death in the Spotlight book, I already had my suspicions given how she acted whenever a boy was around + how Hazel was acting when Alexander is around.
However this one takes place before the DitS book, but we do see tons of hints here for that book. She states that she never sees boys the way Hazel does.
But at times I was a bit frustrated with her (how she treated the treasure hunt and her uncle, she should be a bit more appreciative of him or how she treats Hazel at times), but I also saw a fun side to her. It made me quite happy that this story is from Daisy's POV, it gave me a better chance to get to know her. To see how much she grew up from when we first meet her and Hazel. Her big big big plans for the future, and how she already thinks she is there. :P I had a bit of a laugh at how she kept competing with George on things.
I just adored seeing them walk around London on their own (first at the treasure hunt and then later when they were trying to solve a whole different mystery). I know this sounds a bit silly, but how to explain it better, this one takes place in 1936, so it isn't that common for kids to just walk around without chaperones. Especially the girls. So I was delighted that they finally had the chance (and later took the chance) to go outside. It really shows that they are growing up, and that they want more freedom.
Felix treasure hunt was a fun one, I had fun figuring out the codes and the riddles myself. Cheering for the characters to figure it out as well, and then being excited to see what the prize would be.
We also get another mystery alongside of the treasure hunt. Someone is stealing treasures, but who is it. Inside job? Something else? Our girls (and our boys) are on the case!
I loved that we also see our Pinkerton boys again. They are such fun characters, and I especially love Hazel's reactions to Alexander. It was great fun to see our two girls and two boys cooperate and try to solve the mystery together.
All in all, highly recommended and I can't wait for the next mystery for Hazel and Daisy. Will we go back to the boarding school again? Will the mystery take place there? *is excited*
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This one is a short one, 96 pages + some extras. I was at first very worried that this would just be an UK store exclusive, but then came the happy news this one would also be released to everyone. Imagine my delight and how hard I squealed. I would be able to read this book! Yay!
This time our POV is Daisy. She isn't always a favourite of mine, mostly to do with her attitude and how she always thinks she is the best and no one should surpass her. I did love that she had a coming out in the Death in the Spotlight book, I already had my suspicions given how she acted whenever a boy was around + how Hazel was acting when Alexander is around.
However this one takes place before the DitS book, but we do see tons of hints here for that book. She states that she never sees boys the way Hazel does.
But at times I was a bit frustrated with her (how she treated the treasure hunt and her uncle, she should be a bit more appreciative of him or how she treats Hazel at times), but I also saw a fun side to her. It made me quite happy that this story is from Daisy's POV, it gave me a better chance to get to know her. To see how much she grew up from when we first meet her and Hazel. Her big big big plans for the future, and how she already thinks she is there. :P I had a bit of a laugh at how she kept competing with George on things.
I just adored seeing them walk around London on their own (first at the treasure hunt and then later when they were trying to solve a whole different mystery). I know this sounds a bit silly, but how to explain it better, this one takes place in 1936, so it isn't that common for kids to just walk around without chaperones. Especially the girls. So I was delighted that they finally had the chance (and later took the chance) to go outside. It really shows that they are growing up, and that they want more freedom.
Felix treasure hunt was a fun one, I had fun figuring out the codes and the riddles myself. Cheering for the characters to figure it out as well, and then being excited to see what the prize would be.
We also get another mystery alongside of the treasure hunt. Someone is stealing treasures, but who is it. Inside job? Something else? Our girls (and our boys) are on the case!
I loved that we also see our Pinkerton boys again. They are such fun characters, and I especially love Hazel's reactions to Alexander. It was great fun to see our two girls and two boys cooperate and try to solve the mystery together.
All in all, highly recommended and I can't wait for the next mystery for Hazel and Daisy. Will we go back to the boarding school again? Will the mystery take place there? *is excited*
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
March 13, 2019
That was awesome! A lovely novella with all the ingredients of a great Wells and Wong mystery - interesting puzzles, the Pinkerton boys making an appearance and a dash of what's fun about London. A beautiful treat, I gobbled it up in a matter of minutes.
July 9, 2018
Charming short story to tide us over until the 7th book arrives later in the year.
March 13, 2022
Novella che si colloca tra il sesto libro (qui la recensione) e il settimo, Morte sotto i Riflettori, che devo ancora leggere!
Mi è piaciuta l'ambientazione a Londra, soprattutto al British Museum, uno dei musei più affascinanti in cui io sia mai stata.
Il punto di vista è di Daisy invece che di Hazel, e, a parte la continua ripetizione che lei "è migliore degli altri", non mi dispiace che sia lei a narrare la storia; la sua presunzione tende a farmi ridere, ed ad irritarmi giusto un poco, solo perchè vedo comunque i piccoli progressi che fa riguardo alla sua personalità.
Mi è solo dispiaciuto che non abbia apprezzato la caccia al tesoro che lo zio le ha organizzato per il suo compleanno, trovandola un gioco infantile e non adatto a detective del suo calibro (anche se alla fine era comunque di intrattenimento).
In questa novella, troviamo i membri dei Pinkterton, George e Alexander, che abbiamo incontrato nei volumi precedenti.
Short but sweet, come si dice in inglese: una piacevole aggiunta alla serie, in cui non capita granchè -anche se comunque divertente - ma soprattutto getta le basi per il prossimo libro.
Mi è piaciuta l'ambientazione a Londra, soprattutto al British Museum, uno dei musei più affascinanti in cui io sia mai stata.
Il punto di vista è di Daisy invece che di Hazel, e, a parte la continua ripetizione che lei "è migliore degli altri", non mi dispiace che sia lei a narrare la storia; la sua presunzione tende a farmi ridere, ed ad irritarmi giusto un poco, solo perchè vedo comunque i piccoli progressi che fa riguardo alla sua personalità.
Mi è solo dispiaciuto che non abbia apprezzato la caccia al tesoro che lo zio le ha organizzato per il suo compleanno, trovandola un gioco infantile e non adatto a detective del suo calibro (anche se alla fine era comunque di intrattenimento).
In questa novella, troviamo i membri dei Pinkterton, George e Alexander, che abbiamo incontrato nei volumi precedenti.
Short but sweet, come si dice in inglese: una piacevole aggiunta alla serie, in cui non capita granchè -anche se comunque divertente - ma soprattutto getta le basi per il prossimo libro.
May 15, 2020
It was a very good mystery to solve, a very good book!!!
April 22, 2020
I have read this hundreds of times before but my re-read of this series but it wouldn't be the same without reading this. It was a little boring to read as I knew almost every sentence but was amazing anyway!
Stay safe everyone!!!
Stay safe everyone!!!
March 15, 2023
Amazing read! How do you get such a good plot into such a short book?
January 17, 2023
This was just a very short story from this amazing series, & it was a blast. Being in London staying with Daisy’s Uncle Felix, plus having the Junior Pinkertons there? Such a fun adventure. This was a light mystery for our detectives-no murder lol. Loved it of course. Another beautiful cover by Nina Tara too.💜
September 4, 2018
enjoyed this addition to the series
December 28, 2018
This was a fun short read. This mystery is set in between books six and seven it is a short story told from Daisy's POV. In this short story, we see the characters joining up with George and Alexander to solve the mystery of a series of robberies that have occurred at a number of museums.
I liked being back in this world and with these characters. I think that this series is a lot of fun. This is a short story so it doesn't have the same detail or tension as a full-length novel. The mystery was solved fairly quickly and the ending wasn't particularly surprising. Overall this was a good read and a must for fans of the series.
I liked being back in this world and with these characters. I think that this series is a lot of fun. This is a short story so it doesn't have the same detail or tension as a full-length novel. The mystery was solved fairly quickly and the ending wasn't particularly surprising. Overall this was a good read and a must for fans of the series.
June 19, 2020
Read- June 2020 for the MakeYourMythTaker Readathon (Assassin- quick read) and the Kpop Readathon (Shinee-Undercover- Read a mystery or a thriller)
- Objectively is this a 5 star read? Probably not. Am I going to rate it 5 stars though? 100%
Even if it wasn't a 5 star read it would still be a 4 star read though so I don't feel too bad about it, besides I prefer to rate based on my own enjoyment of a book.
- Objectively is this a 5 star read? Probably not. Am I going to rate it 5 stars though? 100%
Even if it wasn't a 5 star read it would still be a 4 star read though so I don't feel too bad about it, besides I prefer to rate based on my own enjoyment of a book.
April 19, 2019
I love this author. The books are fun, and I romped through this in an hour.
March 1, 2020
Such a fun story, even though it felt too short, it didn't feel rushed. Great addition to the series!
May 9, 2020
I read it so quickly and I was hooked with the story:)
June 19, 2020
*3.5/5
December 29, 2020
A lovely short mystery that is fun for children. Even as a child I would have found Hazel infuriating. She is such an arrogant character that I don't find very endearing. I enjoyed this because it was short
October 18, 2021
hmm whenever i read cases written by daisy i do wish she would tone down her overflowing confidence
December 16, 2023
I love a tiny book.
it also had cute fun facts and puzzles at the end!
it also had cute fun facts and puzzles at the end!
March 1, 2025
nic specjalnego, ale miło i przyjemnie
July 8, 2018
A bit of good fun, perfect for a lunch break! But I prefer the longer stories as there’s more to get your teeth into.
October 28, 2018
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf
For the past few months, I’ve been itching to get back into the Murder Most Unladylike series. I have no real reason why - I read Arsenic For Tea - the second book in the series - back in 2015 and I read a Mini-Mystery, The Case of the Blue Violet, in 2016. And I always said that these were fun and I wanted to go back.
But for one excuse or another, I never did return and, when I tried, I couldn’t find my “in”. I tried with the fourth book in the series - Jolly Foul Play - and struggled and I didn’t want to read the starter in the series. Plus, for some reason, the later novels appealed to me, with the fifth - Mistletoe and Murder - catching my eye. I’m sorry, but murder at Christmas. Doesn’t that gripping?
So, when I went into my local Waterstones to have a look, I saw The Case of the Missing Treasure and jumped straight on it. At last, a fast “in” for me. Plus, it’s a Waterstones exclusive (for now - most booksellers will be able to sell this in match 2019) so, at the present moment in time, you have to go to your local bookshop and buy it! HAHA!
After the events of A Spoonful of Murder, Daisy and Hazel are back in London, staying at Daisy’s Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy. One morning, they hear a news article, saying that a thief is robbing museums all over London. On Daisy’s birthday, Uncle Felix sets up a treasure hunt for her, Hazel and friends/rivals, the Junior Pinkertons, the four find themselves in the British Museum, trying to solve clues that Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy have left. Expect… one of the clues they find isn’t from Uncle Felix or Aunt Lucy. One clue is from the thief and they are going to rob the British Museum that night!
This was so much fun. I think you might have noticed that I have been reading quite a few heavy stories of late and this was a lovely refresher/sorbet to my reading pallet. It was fun and I enjoyed dipping in and out and rediscovering my love of Middle Grade.
Now, this is a novella, a short story, so this is one for the fans or people curious over the series as it gives a favour to the series. Expect, while it does, it doesn’t. All the short stories within the series (or Mini Mysteries) are told from Daisy’s point of view. She’s a little spoilt, impressive and is much lighter, which suits the short story mysteries. However, it’s her friend, Hazel, who writes the novels and her voice is much different. Her voice is more serious, which is more suited to the murders the two have to investigate. I’m not sure if I could read this series is Daisy wrote the novels - her voice might grate on readers when dealing with the subject of murder.
I did enjoy myself with this, though I did wish it was a tad longer. There is a sneak peek of the first few chapters of the seventh book in the Murder Most Unladylike series, Death on the Spotlight, and I did read a chapter and a half before stopping myself. I am planning to read this, but want to go in blind. Plus, at the time fo writing this, I have bought Mistletoe and Murder and A Spoonful of Murder, so I want to read these in the next few months before jumping into Death in the Spotlight.
But I think this is a short story for the fans of this series and this has finally given me the push to get into this series again! And I can’t wait!
For the past few months, I’ve been itching to get back into the Murder Most Unladylike series. I have no real reason why - I read Arsenic For Tea - the second book in the series - back in 2015 and I read a Mini-Mystery, The Case of the Blue Violet, in 2016. And I always said that these were fun and I wanted to go back.
But for one excuse or another, I never did return and, when I tried, I couldn’t find my “in”. I tried with the fourth book in the series - Jolly Foul Play - and struggled and I didn’t want to read the starter in the series. Plus, for some reason, the later novels appealed to me, with the fifth - Mistletoe and Murder - catching my eye. I’m sorry, but murder at Christmas. Doesn’t that gripping?
So, when I went into my local Waterstones to have a look, I saw The Case of the Missing Treasure and jumped straight on it. At last, a fast “in” for me. Plus, it’s a Waterstones exclusive (for now - most booksellers will be able to sell this in match 2019) so, at the present moment in time, you have to go to your local bookshop and buy it! HAHA!
After the events of A Spoonful of Murder, Daisy and Hazel are back in London, staying at Daisy’s Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy. One morning, they hear a news article, saying that a thief is robbing museums all over London. On Daisy’s birthday, Uncle Felix sets up a treasure hunt for her, Hazel and friends/rivals, the Junior Pinkertons, the four find themselves in the British Museum, trying to solve clues that Uncle Felix and Aunt Lucy have left. Expect… one of the clues they find isn’t from Uncle Felix or Aunt Lucy. One clue is from the thief and they are going to rob the British Museum that night!
This was so much fun. I think you might have noticed that I have been reading quite a few heavy stories of late and this was a lovely refresher/sorbet to my reading pallet. It was fun and I enjoyed dipping in and out and rediscovering my love of Middle Grade.
Now, this is a novella, a short story, so this is one for the fans or people curious over the series as it gives a favour to the series. Expect, while it does, it doesn’t. All the short stories within the series (or Mini Mysteries) are told from Daisy’s point of view. She’s a little spoilt, impressive and is much lighter, which suits the short story mysteries. However, it’s her friend, Hazel, who writes the novels and her voice is much different. Her voice is more serious, which is more suited to the murders the two have to investigate. I’m not sure if I could read this series is Daisy wrote the novels - her voice might grate on readers when dealing with the subject of murder.
I did enjoy myself with this, though I did wish it was a tad longer. There is a sneak peek of the first few chapters of the seventh book in the Murder Most Unladylike series, Death on the Spotlight, and I did read a chapter and a half before stopping myself. I am planning to read this, but want to go in blind. Plus, at the time fo writing this, I have bought Mistletoe and Murder and A Spoonful of Murder, so I want to read these in the next few months before jumping into Death in the Spotlight.
But I think this is a short story for the fans of this series and this has finally given me the push to get into this series again! And I can’t wait!
July 1, 2018
loved catching up with Daisy and Hazel and I now cannot wait until the new book in October! think a trip to the British museum is in order now too - feeling inspired!
October 16, 2023
I want to join the junior pinkertons
November 4, 2018
Everytime I pick up a Robin Stevens novel, I smile. Whether its from the opening first line, an exciting ramped up tension bit or I’m just in awe of the genius that is Hazel and Daisy, I know I’m in for a treat. With The Case Of The Missing Treasure, it was exactly the same and I couldn’t wait to dive back into the world of Wells and Wong before Death in the Spotlight is out.
Given that this short story involves the British museum and my all time favourite historical period the Ancient Egyptians, I had a feeling this would hold a special place in my heart along with the other MMU books and short stories. With a gorgeous cover, a birthday treasure hunt and an appearance from the Junior Pinkertons what more could you ask for?
Written from Daisy’s perspective, The Case of The Missing Treasure follows Wells and Wong as they set off on a treasure hunt with the Junior Pinkertons for Daisy’s birthday. However their hunt leads them to the British Museum where they stumble upon a clue which may be from the culprit who has been stealing treasure from other museums, and realise the British Museum is next. Of course this is a case for Wells and Wong Detective Society and although its a short story its brimming with adventure and fun and I was so excited the whole time reading it, it brought me so much joy. From the Unlucky Mummy to bun breaks and the mysterious Uncle Felix, The Case Of The Missing Treasure is another fun tale in Hazel and Daisy’s detective world.
Given that this short story involves the British museum and my all time favourite historical period the Ancient Egyptians, I had a feeling this would hold a special place in my heart along with the other MMU books and short stories. With a gorgeous cover, a birthday treasure hunt and an appearance from the Junior Pinkertons what more could you ask for?
Written from Daisy’s perspective, The Case of The Missing Treasure follows Wells and Wong as they set off on a treasure hunt with the Junior Pinkertons for Daisy’s birthday. However their hunt leads them to the British Museum where they stumble upon a clue which may be from the culprit who has been stealing treasure from other museums, and realise the British Museum is next. Of course this is a case for Wells and Wong Detective Society and although its a short story its brimming with adventure and fun and I was so excited the whole time reading it, it brought me so much joy. From the Unlucky Mummy to bun breaks and the mysterious Uncle Felix, The Case Of The Missing Treasure is another fun tale in Hazel and Daisy’s detective world.
May 6, 2021
The Case of the Missing Treasure
A Murder most Unladylike mini Mystery
By Robin Stevens
I love the Murder Most Unladylike Mystery Series. The case of the missing treasure is a short story set in 1936 London. There has been lots of burglaries in lots of London museums. Where will the burglar strike next?
It is Daisy’s 15 birthday and her uncle has set up a treasure hunt for her to do around London. With her best friend Hazel and their friends and rival detective society the Junior Pinkertons.
The treasure hunt leads them to the British museum. The case Daisy’s uncle has been trying to keep her from is just under their noses. When they are looking for the next clue they find a scrap of paper. Does it hold the key to all the burglaries that have been going on throughout London? Can they stop them in the act?
Unlike the main books in the series, several of the short story’s are told from the perspective of Daisy. Daisy only recognises a very select number of people as her equals and does not have much time for people who underestimate her or are less intelligent. You can tell that it is Daisy who is narrating the story because it is written in a slightly more cocky and mater a fact way, which in makes it funnier in my opinion.
I will give it a 10/10 because it is a great short read which is packed with adventure, defiance and suspense.
A Murder most Unladylike mini Mystery
By Robin Stevens
I love the Murder Most Unladylike Mystery Series. The case of the missing treasure is a short story set in 1936 London. There has been lots of burglaries in lots of London museums. Where will the burglar strike next?
It is Daisy’s 15 birthday and her uncle has set up a treasure hunt for her to do around London. With her best friend Hazel and their friends and rival detective society the Junior Pinkertons.
The treasure hunt leads them to the British museum. The case Daisy’s uncle has been trying to keep her from is just under their noses. When they are looking for the next clue they find a scrap of paper. Does it hold the key to all the burglaries that have been going on throughout London? Can they stop them in the act?
Unlike the main books in the series, several of the short story’s are told from the perspective of Daisy. Daisy only recognises a very select number of people as her equals and does not have much time for people who underestimate her or are less intelligent. You can tell that it is Daisy who is narrating the story because it is written in a slightly more cocky and mater a fact way, which in makes it funnier in my opinion.
I will give it a 10/10 because it is a great short read which is packed with adventure, defiance and suspense.
October 25, 2024
I'm going to be honest, I don't remember much from these books and I'm still writing a review..yeah i don't understand my brain sometimes either. ANYWAY, here's what I do remember, and this is for the entire series of Murder Most Unladylike, so their may be spoilers for all books:
Daisy and Hazel's relationship is so adorable and special. They have such a good dynamic, with the friendship developing so much throughout the books. At first, we see a clear dominance from Daisy, as she puts herself on a pedestal above Hazel and is clearly extremely popular. Their friends, Kitty and Lavinia (or something like that) very obviously prefer Daisy and will choose her over Hazel anyday. Beanie is a little more mixed, but still Daisy. Over the course of the books, Hazel and Daisy become equals, especially after Spoonful of Murder (The one in Hong Kong) When that other popular girl comes to their school (I'm sorry I have no idea what her name was), Daisy has to adapt and we see SO MUCH character development.
Also, Daisy being lesbian was such a chef's kiss, loved that. She obsesses over that girl in Death In The Spotlight, and eventually comes clean to Hazel in probably one of my favourite scenes in the books. Her and that popular girl (That's my name for her) then getting into a relationship was so well done from Hazel's perspective!!
I need to talk about Alexander and Hazel (And Daisy and George thrown in the mix) Hazel's crush is just so realistic through all the books, she pines, she gets jealous, she doubts and then she confesses. Alexander crushing on Daisy for a while also just increases the angst and perfection. Daisy is the classic popular girl, and while Daisy can't help it, Hazel unwillingly resents her for it. If I remember correctly, Daisy and Hazel have a lot of arguements about it, and get into a big fight when Hazel does some Voodoo with invisible ink in letters?? I love it. Daisy obviously doesn't reciprocate feelings for Alexander and prefers George, though she treats him just as a friend. We see so many times Hazel saying Daisy does not want a prince, because of course she doesn't, and we of course don't expect why, because Hazel doesn't.
EEEEKKKKK Daisy's death. Daisy's death. DAISY'S DEATH!!! Or not death?? It was so well done at the end. I guess the end of the series isn't really happy, more shocking and an almost cliffhanger? Still, perfect. We see Hazel go through grief, and then once she starts to process it, Daisy comes back. You would never expect it and if you did...liar.
Daisy and Hazel's relationship is so adorable and special. They have such a good dynamic, with the friendship developing so much throughout the books. At first, we see a clear dominance from Daisy, as she puts herself on a pedestal above Hazel and is clearly extremely popular. Their friends, Kitty and Lavinia (or something like that) very obviously prefer Daisy and will choose her over Hazel anyday. Beanie is a little more mixed, but still Daisy. Over the course of the books, Hazel and Daisy become equals, especially after Spoonful of Murder (The one in Hong Kong) When that other popular girl comes to their school (I'm sorry I have no idea what her name was), Daisy has to adapt and we see SO MUCH character development.
Also, Daisy being lesbian was such a chef's kiss, loved that. She obsesses over that girl in Death In The Spotlight, and eventually comes clean to Hazel in probably one of my favourite scenes in the books. Her and that popular girl (That's my name for her) then getting into a relationship was so well done from Hazel's perspective!!
I need to talk about Alexander and Hazel (And Daisy and George thrown in the mix) Hazel's crush is just so realistic through all the books, she pines, she gets jealous, she doubts and then she confesses. Alexander crushing on Daisy for a while also just increases the angst and perfection. Daisy is the classic popular girl, and while Daisy can't help it, Hazel unwillingly resents her for it. If I remember correctly, Daisy and Hazel have a lot of arguements about it, and get into a big fight when Hazel does some Voodoo with invisible ink in letters?? I love it. Daisy obviously doesn't reciprocate feelings for Alexander and prefers George, though she treats him just as a friend. We see so many times Hazel saying Daisy does not want a prince, because of course she doesn't, and we of course don't expect why, because Hazel doesn't.
EEEEKKKKK Daisy's death. Daisy's death. DAISY'S DEATH!!! Or not death?? It was so well done at the end. I guess the end of the series isn't really happy, more shocking and an almost cliffhanger? Still, perfect. We see Hazel go through grief, and then once she starts to process it, Daisy comes back. You would never expect it and if you did...liar.
January 22, 2022
This is actually only a short story. I'm pretty sure that I also have the collection with this story in it, but at the time I didn't realize I didn't have to get those mini-books to read those stories. However, the fun part is that I can at least read these ones in the right order and where they are meant to be read. In this case in between book 6 and book 7.
What I liked about this mini-mystery is that Daisy is the one to tell it. Mostly Hazel is the one writing all their adventures down and this gave us a chance to have another peek into Daisy's way of thinking. It was exactly as I had expected it to be. Daisy put herself on a pedestal and she's terrified Hazel is ever gonna knock her off it. But she loves the girl. I don't doubt that.
The case was of course not that complicated. There were no crazy plot twists or last minute reveals changing everything, but I liked the touch of culture and the mix up with the actual treasure hunt Daisy's uncle made for them. I also enjoyed seeing Alexander and George back! Although I'm quite happy that Stevens keeps the romantic undertones in the background.
And now I'm ready to dive into their next adventure! We're going to the theatre! And I know that I'll be going with them very very soon!
What I liked about this mini-mystery is that Daisy is the one to tell it. Mostly Hazel is the one writing all their adventures down and this gave us a chance to have another peek into Daisy's way of thinking. It was exactly as I had expected it to be. Daisy put herself on a pedestal and she's terrified Hazel is ever gonna knock her off it. But she loves the girl. I don't doubt that.
The case was of course not that complicated. There were no crazy plot twists or last minute reveals changing everything, but I liked the touch of culture and the mix up with the actual treasure hunt Daisy's uncle made for them. I also enjoyed seeing Alexander and George back! Although I'm quite happy that Stevens keeps the romantic undertones in the background.
And now I'm ready to dive into their next adventure! We're going to the theatre! And I know that I'll be going with them very very soon!
February 18, 2023
It’s the school holidays and the girls from Deepdean School are in London visiting Daisy’s uncle when a mysterious series of burglaries catches the attention of the young detectives. Treasures are going missing from museums all over London! Forbidden to investigate, the girls are glum until two of their friends from a rival school visit and Uncle Felix sets up a treasure hunt for them around the British Museum. Things soon get more exciting than anyone had bargained for.
These murder mysteries for kids are all set in the 1930s in a very well-to-do society London. This is one of the mini mysteries, just 150 pages and easily manageable in a day even for young readers - perfect for encouraging the reading bug in 9-12 year old+. I love them as light fun reading in between some of the heavier reads on my shelves. Think Nancy Drew crossed with the female friendships, school elements and gentle writing style of The Worst Witch and you’d be getting close.
These murder mysteries for kids are all set in the 1930s in a very well-to-do society London. This is one of the mini mysteries, just 150 pages and easily manageable in a day even for young readers - perfect for encouraging the reading bug in 9-12 year old+. I love them as light fun reading in between some of the heavier reads on my shelves. Think Nancy Drew crossed with the female friendships, school elements and gentle writing style of The Worst Witch and you’d be getting close.
January 30, 2020
There isn't a single US library listed in World Cat that owns a copy of this book, but I got a copy from Thriftbooks and gleefully looked forward to reading it. Even though it is very small and short, this novella is delightful, and it wasn't a problem at all that I haven't had the opportunity yet to read the book that precedes it, since Robin Stevens never spoils her stories retrospectively. This was so good, and I'm glad that I got to curl up and enjoy the inventive and surprising mystery story, amusing character interplay, and well-researched glimpse into what the British Museum was like in the 1930s. This short mystery is thoroughly enjoyable for fans of the series, and it could work as an entry point if someone unfamiliar with the books stumbled across it.
July 5, 2021
I really like novellas that tie into full-length series. It's an easy way to keep involved in the series, and I tend to dip into them when I don't have a lot of time (but I'm addicted to reading, so sometimes I just need something little that doesn't require a lot of commitment).
This one should ideally be read right before Death in the Spotlight.
I thought that Daisy was a little more narcissistically insufferable than usual, but overall it was an enjoyable read, with puzzles. I also like the reappearance of the boys.
This one should ideally be read right before Death in the Spotlight.
I thought that Daisy was a little more narcissistically insufferable than usual, but overall it was an enjoyable read, with puzzles. I also like the reappearance of the boys.
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