When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, the
kids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and who
was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with his
own kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But are
the pair really who they are...

When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, the
kids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and who
was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with his
own kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But are
the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?

As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-dropping
secrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the
Close...

• a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller
  The Goldfish Boy
• The Times has called Lisa Thompson
  "one of our most inventive writers for children"
  
  
  
  

  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS

  
  

  Goldfish Boy

  
  

  "an utterly captivating read" BookTrust

  
  
  

  "This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very
  special heart." Kirkus

  
  

  "a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps

  
  
  

  The Light Jar

  
  

  Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older
  Readers Category

  
  

  "bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The
  Guardian

  
  

  "A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times

  
  
  

  The Day I Was Erased

  
  

  "Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional
  wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children
  and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about
  memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust