The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder: The new mystery series from the author of WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU MANGOES (Di Island Crew Investigates)

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Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child... I'm a huge fan of Kereen's When Life Gives You Mangoes, so I was very, very excited to read The Case Of The Lighthouse Intruder, and it did not disappoint in the slightest I'm so happy this is going to be a series because I'm so invested! The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder is the first book in the series, and will publish in June 2023. It tells the story of six friends who investigate cases on a small island off the coast of Jamaica. Coffee house Caffè Nero has announced the 16-strong shortlist for the inaugural Nero Book Awards, recognising the outstanding books of the past 12...

We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. This was a really interesting book, I liked the setting of it being on a private lighthouse island in Jamaica it was so fascinating to me, and I love lighthouses and stories about them so it was just beautiful. I loved the illustrations before each chapter a really great little addition to the story. On arrival in her refined and intimidating new surroundings, Fayson discovers that her cousins and the rest of The Greatest Gang OF All Time, are counting on her crime-busting talents to solve the island's own shadowy mystery of a figure spotted over at the lighthouse. The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder is such a fun mystery adventure, and this promises to be the start of an excellent new series! Omar and Aaron, Fayson's cousins, have a different kind of lifestyle, but nevertheless, it's clear they need her help. The Greatest Gang Of All Time isn't exactly living up to its name, with squabbles interrupting their mystery solving. Can Fayson help settle the group and solve the biggest mystery yet?It's clearly aimed at the younger end of the middle grade market. It is fairly short, illustrated beautifully by Leah Jacobs-Gordon, and there's very little peril in it. The worst danger is the threat of being thrown off of the island. But it doesn't suffer for any of that. What we get is a very accessible, very fun little mystery, with a main character we can really root for! What elevates The Case of the Lighthouse Intruder is raising awareness of a range of issues relating to wealth, happiness and family values. Kereen Getten does not flinch from opening a potential can of worms, but writes sensitively, creating three-dimensional characters. Fayson discovers that her aunt and uncle only want what they perceive to be the best for her, however uncomfortable and alien that might seem. Her uncle explains that whilst it might be unfair, he has discovered that being able to speak Queen’s English, and mixing with other wealthy people has helped him prosper, and that sadly but often it is the case that to be accepted you need to adjust. Whether you agree or not, these are big concepts worthy of significant open-minded and potentially painful classroom discussion around its rights and wrongs. Pushkin Children’s has scooped Di Island Crew Investigates, a “major” new series for young readers by author Kereen Getten, illustrated by Leah Jacobs-Gordon. Editor-at-large Sarah Odedina acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Alice Sutherland-Hawes at ASH Literacy.

Fayson has always dreamt of being an FBI detective, taking inspiration from the characters of her favourite books, so when her cousins invite her to stay with them, it's her perfect opportunity. The thing is, she doesn't particularly get on with them and struggles to relate to their way of living. An absolutely charming, lively and fun mystery adventure set on a lush Caribbean island, introducing the reader to an engaging , feisty and likeable young character with a love of crime-busting stories. 12-year-old aspiring detective, Fayson, is unexpectedly invited to her (rich) cousin's summer holiday home. Happy enough in her book-filled world of mysteries to solve, Fayson isn't all that keen. However, her mama, working all the hours she can as a nurse to make ends somehow meet, insists that she go. A fantastic, fun novel that explores some serious issues, with a really strong sense of place and character, I enjoyed it a lot!Fayson and her mother live in a small city apartment in Jamaica, where money is tight, despite Mama working long hours as a nurse. Fayson reluctantly agrees to spend half term with her annoying twin cousins, Aaron and Omar, but worries that she’ll feel out of place in their fancy holiday home on an island off the Jamaican coast. The second book, The Case of the Haunted Wardrobe, will come in October 2023, and The Case of the Abandoned Boat in 2024. The series follows Getten’s novels When Life Gives You Mangoes (Pushkin Children’s Books) and If You Read This (Pushkin Children’s Books). The Primary School Library Alliance is calling on the government to match-fund the private investment it has brought into helping primary schools c...

It is a vibrant, colourful, thoughtful and exciting mystery story. I am delighted that it is the first in the series featuring 'Di Island Crew’ and look forward to meeting each and every diverse character as they develop more sleuthing skills.

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As well as honing her detective skills, Fayson learns that being wealthy doesn’t necessarily make people happy, as the most valuable things in life, such as love, kindness and friendship, can’t be bought. Odedina said: “Kereen has such a flair for catching a child’s voice; their energy and passion for life. Fayson, around whom these heart-warming adventure stories are built, is a high-spirited irrepressible young person who readers are certain to fall in love with.” Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. I didn’t like her aunt and uncle, especially the uncle he was so nasty and mean, even when he explained why he was forcing her to speak differently he never once apologised for the way he was doing it. Not for belittling and degrading her making her feel like she was worthless and less than him because she spoke a different language to him. I really hated the mis-treatment towards her. It's just Fayson and her Mum at home and money is tight, even though her Mother works hard as a nurse she doesn't have a lot of disposable income to be able to do the fun stuff with Fayson.