The Magpie Riddle: A Goldfish Boy Mystery

In **The Magpie Riddle: A Goldfish Boy Mystery by Lisa Thompson**, Chestnut Close returns with another wonderfully twisty **middle grade mystery** full of warmth, humour and sharp-eyed sleuthing.

When clever, curious Melody Bird finds an abandoned house tucked away in the graveyard, she also discovers Hal — a boy hiding inside with a story that’s almost too exciting to be true. He claims he’s a spy-in-training, running secret surveillance on a local criminal. Naturally, Melody’s friends Matthew and Jake aren’t convinced, and they decide to watch the watcher. What begins as a bit of spying soon turns into a knot of secrets, surprising connections and a case that pulls the kids deeper than they expected.

Perfect for readers who love **kids’ detective stories**, school holiday page-turners, and books about **friendship** and trusting your instincts — especially fans of The Goldfish Boy.

Step back into Chestnut Close and see what you notice this time.