* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR’S MOUTH AWARD* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDDiscover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations.Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate’s mum in the Arctic.But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising – and delicious – twist turns the whole investigation on its head! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:”Exciting!” – Big Issue”Beautifully illustrated” – Teach Primary”Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters” – Armadillo