A FANTASTICAL AND FUN MURDER MYSTERY FOR CHILDREN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROBIN STEVENS AND THE SWIFTS.
Welcome to Hotel Marvelo - a luxury retreat for magic-makers!
Hotel Marvelo is famous for allowing all magical beings a place to relax, rest and recover in safety. Until, that is, the wizard Henry Gravelaxe, is discovered dead in the spa. But who is the murderer?
As soon as his parents are blamed, Finnian Marvelo knows that he must do everything he can to clear their names. Together with his siblings Juniper and Teddy, Finnian sets out to hunt for clues to reveal the truth.
But it soon becomes clear that not even Finnian knew everything there is to know about the hotel - and more than one of their guests is hiding something. The pressure is on to solve the murder before time runs out! Ruth Lauren (Author)
Ruth Lauren is the author of several books for young readers. She lives in the West Midlands in England with her family. When she's not writing, she's almost certainly reading, playing D&D (badly) or falling down the rabbit hole of whatever she's currently obsessed with. You can learn more about her books (but not about how to play D&D) at ruthlauren.com
Federica Frenna (Illustrator)
Federica Frenna was born in Agrigento, Sicily.
After earning a degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Palermo, she began attending various workshops and started to work as a professional illustrator. She is now featured in many publications and works with various publishers. She enjoys illustrating all kinds of stories and tales, especially books that contain nature, animals, adventure and magic!
A MURDER MYSTERY WITH A MAGICAL TWIST, PERFECT FOR READERS AGED 9 AND UP! A murder mystery with a magical twist - when a guest is murdered, Hotel Marvelo becomes the scene of a locked room investigation to find the villain and clear the Marvelos' name! Perfect for fans of The Swifts, Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike. This is an Agatha Christie style murder mystery for younger readers. From autistic author Ruth Lauren and featuring positive incidental representations of neurodiversity within the characterisation. Guests at Hotel Marvelo include a griffin, witches, a three-headed dog and more - introducing a fun range of mythical and magical creatures to young readers who enjoy fantastical storytelling within a grounded setting. Featuring positive representations of blended families - the older Marvelo siblings, Finnian and Juniper, are brought together by the marriage of their parents. They work well as a team and the book doesn't lean on the trope of tension and arguments between children within blended families.
