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The Howling Hag Mystery

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When there’s a murder in the village and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, secret witch Raven Charming realizes she could have a rival – one who practises the worst kind of magic. With the help of amateur sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade, a talking cat with a feline sense of detection, she sets out to solve what’s been going on…

ISBN: 9781913322700 Author: Thornton, Nicki Publisher: Chicken House Publication Date: 1st July 2021 Imprint: Chicken House Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 342 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Sale Subjects: "Children's / Teenage general interest: Law, police & Crime", Cats as pets, Children's / Teenage fiction: Crime & mystery fiction, Children's / Teenage general interest: Lives of children in the past, Children's / Teenage general interest: Pets & pet care: cats, Children's / Teenage general interest: Witches & ghosts, Children's / Teenage personal & social i, Magic, spells & alchemy

 

From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new fantastical mystery series!

Praise for THE LAST CHANCE HOTEL:

‘Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton’s place as one of the most original children’s writers around.’ WATERSTONES

‘A jolly, atmospheric mystery.’ THE TIMES

Magic must never be misused …

When there’s a murder in the village and a hag is heard howling at the local inn, secret witch Raven Charming realizes she could have a rival – one who practises the worst kind of magic.

With the help of amateur sleuth, Mortimer Scratch, and Nightshade, a talking cat with a feline sense of detection, she sets out to solve what’s been going on …

  • A magical murder mystery perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter
  • Book 1 in a new spin-off series from the author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award
  • Features fan-favourite Nightshade as the star of her very own mystery!

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