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Murder on a Midsummer Night by Lucy Strange

For Children

Calling all aspiring detectives and mystery solvers! Barrington Stoke are offering 5 bookclub packs for Murder on a Midsummer Night, the first book in a new middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Lucy Strange. Each of the 5 packs contains:

- 10 copies of the book
- 10 booklets packed with ideas, prompts and games for your bookclub, plus an author Q&A, creative activities and more
- Tie-in bookmark bundle

About the book

It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.

The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar?

How to apply

Please fill in this survey by 10 July.

Barrington Stoke’s super-readable layout and font is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers. Visit www.barringtonstoke.co.uk to see sample spreads from inside their books.

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