Rani Reports

Schoolgirl reporter Rani Ramgoolam and her badly behaved grandmother set out to solve a mystery in this first book in a fun new series for fans of Anisha Accidental Detective and Planet Omar A Times Children's Book of the Year I'm Rani Ramgoolam – roving reporter. And I think I've found the perfect story for the junior journalism competition run by the local paper. An eccentric millionaire has created a treasure hunt with a reward for the first person who figures out the clues. Luckily, my mischievous Nani is visiting from Mauritius. She's promised to help me work out what a priceless painting, a minotaur and a glass eye have in common. "Murder, murder! Call the cops!" Oh, and that's Cookie, my parrot. I'm not sure he'll be much use. But the race is on and I'll need all the help I can get. Especially when some people are resorting to sneaky tricks to get their hands on the prize… 'With amusing characters and an unpredictable, entertaining plot that keeps you guessing till the end, this is the perfect middle-grade adventure.' The Times

Rani and Nani are back and ready for action in the second book in the Rani Reports series. Perfect for fans of Anisha Accidental Detective and Planet Omar. Rani Reports on the Missing Millions was a Best Children's Book of the Year in The Times. I'm Rani Ramgoolam – award-winning reporter. And guess what? There's a film crew in town! A Baldini detective movie is being shot right here in Camberford! But strange accidents are happening on the shoot that mirror the cunning crimes in the Baldini books. My news nose is twitching so it's time to open up my notebook. Can Nani and I track down the Copycat Crook before someone ends up in real danger?