By Kristyna Litten (author) , Kristyna Litten (illustrator) Part of the Ivy and Bearlock Holmes series
"A charming interactive detective story in graphic novel format, perfect for newly independent readers."
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Young Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes have a mammoth mystery to solve in their latest outing. No sooner has a huge fossil been spotted in the local cliffs than it has disappeared, stolen it seems.
There are clues to the culprit and red herrings galore and you, the reader, can help our heroes in their sleuthing via 15 different puzzles testing your skills in observation, logic and deduction. At the same time, you’ll also learn a great deal about dinosaurs, fossils and fossil hunting.
Laid out in graphic novel format and with her own, bright, appealing and characterful illustrations, Kristyna Litten’s series is thoroughly charming and packed with the facts and details that youngsters love.
The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes.
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When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.
Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives.
Praise for the series:
'5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book.' - Guardian
Kristyna Litten studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated in 2010. She learnt to design and create for a wide range of subject matter, often enjoying collaborations with graphic designers, costume designers and writers. She now lives in a beautiful village in Yorkshire where she is heavily reliant on the good old pencil and a great big cup of tea to keep her going, whilst habitually singing, whistling or twiddling her hair.
Her first picture books, Flint's Odd Socks followed by Chickens Can't See In The Dark , were higly commended for the Macmillan Prize two years running. She prefers to draw quickly with crayon to give an energetic line quality to her illustration, often adding colour or other hand-produced textures digitally. Her sophisticated colour palette, interest in patternr and hand drawn typography give Kristyna's work originality and strong identity.
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The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Crime & Mystery, Animal Stories, Activity and Puzzle Books, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Graphic Novels & Comics, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil was written by Kristyna Litten and published by Magic Cat Publishing
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil has 77 pages
Yes it is part of Ivy and Bearlock Holmes series
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