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The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder

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Fayson has always wanted to be a detective. When her cousins recruit her to their top-secret gang on the island one summer, her dreams seem to be coming true. But the Greatest Gang of All Time don’t live up to their name, and keep getting distracted from missions by things like food, falling asleep and a fair bit of squabbling!

Guided by her favourite mystery novels, Fayson takes charge and tries to track down clues about the strange shadow that has been appearing in the island’s lighthouse. With tensions stirring within the gang, can she use all her smarts to solve the case?

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The mystery genre is incredibly popular with Key Stage 2 children, and The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder by Kereen Getten offers an evocative detective adventure.

Fayson is an aspiring detective who dreams of solving grand cases, but finds herself plunged into a real-life case during a holiday with her mysterious cousins. Fayson feels out of place with their wealthy lifestyle, yearning for the simpler, more honest life she shares with her mother.

As Fayson cleverly unravels the mystery on the island, the narrative also sensitively explores themes of social class, wealth, happiness and family values. The story could prompt discussion with KS2 children around challenging societal expectations and the meaning of belonging. A thrilling and thought-provoking mystery!

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