It was, entirely as I was hoping and expecting, a brilliant story featuring a small but mighty cast of characters.
Jacob lives with his Aunt P, a gloriously bedecked and voiced lady! She received the most enormous and elaborate box of chocolates from her admirer ahead of her birthday! Deciding to share these with the residents of Odd-Doing House on her birthday, she pops the box in her Very Safe Safe.
Upon waking the next day, the pair discover the box missing and so the sleuthing begins. Jacob finds the world’s greatest detective living in the very same building and the duo hunt for clues.
J Algernon Pickle is a smartly dressed beaver, one who appreciates a pink tartan suit with expertly creased trousers. Jacob and Pickle interview the residents, each with as big a personality as the other, and determine they are ALL hiding something. But what…
With fantastic illustrations throughout the book, children will adore meeting Jacob and Pickle and helping them to solve the mystery! But whodunnit? You need to read to find out.
I have pre-ordered this but am so grateful for an early read! Mysteries are my absolute favourite genre and I especially love ones written for young readers.
I can only hope for more from J Algernon Pickle!
My Shelves Are Full 