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Book giveaway: Maisie Hitchins: The Case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb

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RachelMumsnet · 09/05/2013 15:18

We have fifty copies of Maisie Hitchins: The Case of the Stolen Sixpence to giveaway this week. It's the first title in a brand new series by best selling 'Animal stories' author Holly Webb. In this adventure, Detective Maisie is on her first mission in victorian London which involves an abandoned puppy and stolen sausages. If you think you may know someone who will enjoy reading Maisie Hitchins, apply for one of fifty free copies.

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weathermum · 09/05/2013 17:31

this book would be ideal for my grandaughter who will be visiting from Canada in a weeks time she loves books and animals so it would be ideal... help her get over the jetlag or keep her occupied if its wet

gazzalw · 10/05/2013 14:27

There seems to be a current trend for detective stories for 5 -10 year old girls....DD seems to have quite a few on her bookshelves...

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simonthedog · 11/05/2013 14:07

Yes please think my DD 6 would love this.

gregcal · 11/05/2013 20:45

Hi! I am a retired teacher and I would give this book to my former colleague for use in her classroom. It is good that there is something different to promote reading .

julie81 · 11/05/2013 22:51

My daughter would love this. She reads all the time and a book is finished about half an hour after buying it. This genre would be good too.

mumandlawyer · 12/05/2013 09:19

Trying desperately at the moment to get my DS more interested in reading. I am at war with electronical devices! A detective story may just do the trick so yes please!

pinkhousesarebest · 12/05/2013 11:28

I have been searching for the book that would switch my dd onto reading in the way Percy Jackson did with my ds. The mixture of animals and intrigue may just do the trick (and I could pinch it afterwards for my classroom!).

cheekymonkeysasleep · 12/05/2013 17:30

Yes please I would love to receive the book and introduce the story to my grandchildren plus me, Nana the story teller. Many thanks.

SoldeInvierno · 12/05/2013 20:51

After years and years of trying to get DS interested in books, he finally started reading for pleasure about 2 weeks ago. He will be 10yo soon, but his reading skills are a bit behind. I think this book would be ideal for him.

PeasandCucumbers · 12/05/2013 22:02

I would love to receive a copy for DS & DD. DD reads constantly and finally her older brother is catching up Smile

GoingGoingGoth · 12/05/2013 23:50

Ohh, signed up for this Dd is a big Holly Webb fan.

chickenums · 14/05/2013 07:52

I would love a copy of this please. My daughter is to young to read it but my niece is just getting into reading and this would definitely encourage her. Thanks x

kennythekangaroo · 14/05/2013 13:32

Yes please. DD is just getting in to longer books and this sounds lovely.

PhyllisDoris · 14/05/2013 23:57

Yes please!

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RachelMumsnet · 20/05/2013 16:52

The giveaway is now closed and we've sent over the details of the 50 winners to the publishers. All those who've been allocated books will be notified later today. Please do come and share your thoughts on this thread once you've had chance to read.

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SnapCackleFlop · 21/05/2013 00:17

Marking place

gazzalw · 21/05/2013 09:38

Another good bedtime story :-)

princessgray · 23/05/2013 13:50

Just read this - it's a nice story for under 10s. The mystery isn't scary like some stories and there's a cute dog which lots of children like.

gazzalw · 23/05/2013 13:58

Ours has just arrived so thank you Mumsnet. Still reading the second in the series of the Mariella Mysteries..... It will be interesting to compare and constrast the styles of this young readers detective genre....

Rowgtfc72 · 23/05/2013 20:55

Ours has arrived. This will be DDs first chapter book that she owns and isnt from the library! She likes the front cover which is a good start, will let you know what she thinks.

monika3500 · 24/05/2013 13:09

I got mine in post yesterday and have already read it myself:) It's really good. I am positive my niece will enjoy it.

Hopezibah · 24/05/2013 20:52

Just got back from holiday and found it has arrived - yay! My son is on the case and is reading it tonight! Will post our feedback in the next day or so as he is a speedy reader. xxx

weathermum · 24/05/2013 21:55

many thanks for the book I gave it to my 9 year old grandaughter who is visiting from Canada she started reading it last night and gives it 9 out of ten.....I thought that the illlustrations were excellent and was most impressed by the layout of the pages.......I may get to read it if she finishes it before she goes back!