By Cecelia Ahern (author) , Katie Saunders (illustrator) Part of the Detective Thingy Majiggy series
"Centred on magnificently adorable Mia, this lively illustrated detective story for 7+-year-olds is rich with emotional insights."
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August 2026 Book of the Month
Detective Thingy Majiggy sees Cecelia Ahern set up her joyously original, emotionally resonant new series in fabulous style. While Mia’s unique talent takes young detective fiction into new territory, Katie Saunders’ exuberant illustrations further enhance the book’s appeal for its intended for 7+-year-old readers.
As for Mia's talent, she reveals it through an intriguing opening confessional; “My name is Mia. I’m ten years old and I have a secret...Are you ready? I can speak to inanimate objects... Everybody can speak to inanimate objects, though, so that’s not the weird part. The odd thing is that objects speak to me”.
Establishing her uniquely engaging voice, Mia then addresses her readers directly: “if you’re wondering what I can possibly do with this skill, then keep reading”.
What follows is an amusing, inventive, stirring story that begins when Mia moves to live with her new foster mother, Detective Lucy, a day Mia declares to be “the happiest day of my life” because being with Detective Lucy “makes every new day even better than the last one”. Soon after, during her first nervy day at a new school, a classroom fire sees Mia almost become embroiled in very hot water when she’s initially blamed for starting the fire.
Inspired by a comment from Toaster, and in the light of lovely heart-to-heart with Detective Lucy, Mia sets about solving the mystery of how the fire started.
As well as being a fun detective story for 7-9-year-olds, Detective Thingy Majiggy is beautifully moving, such as when Mia shares early on that, “All of my friends are objects. I understand objects and they understand me. They don’t think I’m weird for being able to hear them”.
In addition, themes of non-traditional families, being kind, finding friends and finding confidence are gently woven into the mystery. Balancing child-centred storytelling with an astute handling of complex emotions, this is young fiction at its best.
A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Mia is ten years old and has just moved to her new foster home with Detective Lucy. And Mia has a secret – she can speak to inanimate objects.
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That’s not the weird part, though – the amazing thing is that the objects speak back! Hats, toasters, pens – Mia can understand them all.? And with the help of these everyday objects, Mia can SOLVE MYSTERIES! Like for instance – how exactly did a fire start in her new classroom…??
Warm, funny, highly original and illustrated throughout in black and white, this is the start of a brand-new series for 7+ readers by beloved, globally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern.
Cecelia Ahern is an international bestseller. She was catapulted into the spotlight with her hit debut novel, P.S. I Love You , which was adapted into a major movie. Her subsequent novels have captured the hearts of readers in 46 countries - her themes strike a chord with people in every continent, with over 22 million copies of her books sold. Her second novel, Where Rainbows End , has been made into the film Love, Rosie, released in 2014.
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A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Mia is ten years old and has just moved to her new foster home with Detective Lucy.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Detective Thingy Majiggy and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Detective Thingy Majiggy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Crime & Mystery, Stories about Family and Friends, Funny, School Stories, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Adoption / fostering
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Detective Thingy Majiggy was written by Cecelia Ahern and published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
Detective Thingy Majiggy has 187 pages
Yes it is part of Detective Thingy Majiggy series
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