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A review by michalice
Mystery & Mayhem by Katherine Woodfine, Robin Stevens, Julia Golding
4.0
When I first heard about Mystery & Mayhem I was very intrigued. I love anthologies as they give you the chance to sample a variety of author all in one book. When I got the chance to take part in the blog tour I jumped at the chance.
As Mystery & Mayhem has a few stories, all split into its own category, I'm just going to review one book from each category, and mention the other books from the category.
Impossible Mysteries
* Emily and the Detectives by Susie Day
Emily is often overlooked because of her age and her sex, but is usually the first to solve the mystery before the investigation has really begun. This story see Emily being sent away while her Father investigates, only to have Emily solve it all herself.
* Rain on My Parade by Elen Caldecott
* The Mystery of the Green Room by Clementine Beauvais
Canine Capers
* The Mystery of Diablo Canyon Circle by Caroline Lawrence
Cliff, Darcy, and Rochester have been living in USA for a short while with their parents after moving there from the UK. Trying to find her frisbee, Darcy stumbles upon the case of a missing dog. With some sleuthing she is able to find the dog, and explain what happened.
* Mel Foster and the Hound of the Baskervilles by Julia Golding
* Dazzle, Dog Biscuits and Disaster by Kate Pankhurst
Poison Plots
*The Mystery of the Pineapple Plot by Helen Moss
A giant pineapple that tips the scales at seven pounds and two ounces is presented, but when cut into holds a horrifying sight. Quality Fruit (yes, that is a name) and Catherine must investigate to find out what happened to the pineapple to keep thier friend safe.
* God's Eye by Frances Hardinge
* The Murder of Monsieur Pierre by Harriet Whitehorn
Closed-System Crimes
* The Mystery of Room 12 by Robin Stevens
James is left to look after the desk at the hotel his father owns. He checks in a guest for room 12, who disappears in the night. With his dog, Alfie, James investigates the disappearance of this guest and finds out what happened to her.
* Safe-Keeping by Sally Nicholls
* The Mystery of the Purloid Pearls by Katherine Woodfine
Final Verdict
I really enjoyed most of the stories in this book. A lot of the authors are new to me, so getting to read a small sample of thier work makes me want to tackle more of thier books.
As Mystery & Mayhem has a few stories, all split into its own category, I'm just going to review one book from each category, and mention the other books from the category.
Impossible Mysteries
* Emily and the Detectives by Susie Day
Emily is often overlooked because of her age and her sex, but is usually the first to solve the mystery before the investigation has really begun. This story see Emily being sent away while her Father investigates, only to have Emily solve it all herself.
* Rain on My Parade by Elen Caldecott
* The Mystery of the Green Room by Clementine Beauvais
Canine Capers
* The Mystery of Diablo Canyon Circle by Caroline Lawrence
Cliff, Darcy, and Rochester have been living in USA for a short while with their parents after moving there from the UK. Trying to find her frisbee, Darcy stumbles upon the case of a missing dog. With some sleuthing she is able to find the dog, and explain what happened.
* Mel Foster and the Hound of the Baskervilles by Julia Golding
* Dazzle, Dog Biscuits and Disaster by Kate Pankhurst
Poison Plots
*The Mystery of the Pineapple Plot by Helen Moss
A giant pineapple that tips the scales at seven pounds and two ounces is presented, but when cut into holds a horrifying sight. Quality Fruit (yes, that is a name) and Catherine must investigate to find out what happened to the pineapple to keep thier friend safe.
* God's Eye by Frances Hardinge
* The Murder of Monsieur Pierre by Harriet Whitehorn
Closed-System Crimes
* The Mystery of Room 12 by Robin Stevens
James is left to look after the desk at the hotel his father owns. He checks in a guest for room 12, who disappears in the night. With his dog, Alfie, James investigates the disappearance of this guest and finds out what happened to her.
* Safe-Keeping by Sally Nicholls
* The Mystery of the Purloid Pearls by Katherine Woodfine
Final Verdict
I really enjoyed most of the stories in this book. A lot of the authors are new to me, so getting to read a small sample of thier work makes me want to tackle more of thier books.