'In the London Eye Mystery she created a benchmark for the genre....' Robin Stevens

​A little gem recommended by Matthew and a forerunner ( as Robin Stevens says above) of a smashing set of mystery stories for 10+. Tragically Siobhan Dowd died before penning more of her wonderful tales.
This isn't just a mystery story it is a really well observed character study of Ted who is the main detective in the book. He is autistic although his 'syndrome' is never named.

It doesn't need to be-it's not about the name it's all about Ted and the other characters in this story-you really feel you get to know them all as they are very well written. What is really touching is how Ted manages and how different people react to him. It's a really excellent insight in to his world and is worth a read for that alone. The fact that it is a ripping good mystery and brings London to life makes it even more worth reading. If you haven't already get yourself a copy or borrow it from Storyshack.

Siobhan knew what reading could do for anybody and everybody and set up a trust shortly before she died to bring the joy of story and reading to disadvantaged children, especially ones who had no avenues into reading. All profits from this title and her other titles go towards this trust. Find out more about this inspirational woman at:

www.siobhandowdtrust.com