- Paperback: 384 pages
- Age Range: 9 - 12 years
- Publisher: Chicken House; 1 edition (4 July 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 978-1912626304
Reminiscent of a classic whodunnit novel but with the twist
of magical intrigue, Nicki Thornton takes us on the second Seth Seppi mystery.
While it is the second novel, Thornton has imaginatively entwined information
from the first novel throughout this mystery making it work as both a captivating
sequel and a standalone novel.
Struggling to perfect a basic spell, Seth is feeling
deflated when he is visited by the mysterious Inspector Pewter. So, when Pewter
teleports to his new investigation, Seth decides he wants to help. Together
with Nightshade (his talking cat), he sneaks through the portal, gets himself a
job in the lighthouse and tries to assist in the investigation – while also trying
to find answers for his own dilemmas.
This fantastical story has rich, descriptive text, an interesting
cast of magical and non-magical characters and so many plot twists it will keep
you guessing to the very end. I was gripped from the start, as I was not only
invested in learning what had really happened at Snakemouth Lighthouse, but also
in Seth’s journey – willing him to discover the magical power he so longs to
possess to feel closer to his mother.
One of the best books I have read this year and I eagerly
await a third Seth Seppi mystery. I can’t wait to recommend this book to our children
in years 5&6 (as well as the teachers) when we return to school in September.