The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew Melody and Jake - are back to solve another
twisty mystery! When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden the kids are set
on discovering who it is how it got there and who was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost
son turns up with his own kid in tow which should be a cause for celebration. But are the
pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters? As Matthew Melody and Jake
investigate they dig up jaw-dropping secrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless
jewels on the Close... a page-turning twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller
The Goldfish Boy The Times has called Lisa Thompson "one of our most inventive writers for
children" PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS Goldfish Boy "an utterly captivating read"
BookTrust "This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart."
Kirkus "a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps The Light Jar Shortlisted for the
Children's Book Awards 2019 Books for Older Readers Category "bags of empathy to a deftly
plotted tale" The Guardian "A hugely endearing boy hero" The Times The Day I Was Erased
"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional wellbeing means the story can
be enjoyed by younger children and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations
about memory loss parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust
