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An exciting contemporary mystery set in a Thai family in London, by Emma Shevah, author of Dream On, Amber. Ping lives in Thailand, and when she visits her Aunt Lek and her cousin Taptim in London it isn’t long before there’s a mystery to solve. Aunt Lek’s precious ring is missing, and she’s sure it’s been stolen. Will Ping and Taptim be able to solve the case of the missing ring? This contemporary story features black-and-white illustrations by Sarah Demonteverde. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With black and white illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+)

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Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *

Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *

Author Information

Emma Shevah is Thai and Irish (which probably makes her Thairish), and was born and raised in London. She lives in Brighton with half of her four children, their speedy tortoise and a kamikaze hamster. Emma runs the Literary Club at New York University in London and teaches English at Francis Holland School. She is the author of the Bloomsbury Young Reader Hello, Baby Mo!, as well as middle-grade novels including Dream On, Amber and How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg. Sarah Demonteverde is a Filipino-American illustrator and designer currently based in California. Having roots in the multicultural community of Southern California, Sarah grew up loving music and dance, playing classical guitar and performing as a Polynesian dancer throughout her younger years. When she’s not illustrating or dancing, you can find her exploring botanical gardens, searching for her next foodie joint or spending time with her big family,

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