Jimmy Pickering

Araminta Spookie is back on the case! When Barry Wizzard's five prized acrobatic frogs mysteriously vanish, Araminta knows this is no ordinary disappearance. Teaming up with her best friend Wanda and the clanking ghost of Sir Horace, she sets out to track down the missing amphibians. Their investigation leads them straight to Morris's Water Wonderland, a strange place where something is definitely fishy. From dodging weird traps to uncovering sneaky secrets, Araminta must use all her clever detective skills to crack the case. Packed with spooky fun, laugh-out-loud moments, and a brilliantly feisty heroine, this quirky mystery is perfect for young readers who love their adventures with a splash of the supernatural.

Finding the perfect birthday present is hard, especially when the birthday boy is a ghost! Sir Horace is about to celebrate his five-hundredth birthday, and Araminta Spookie wants to get him something spectacular. With the help of her best friend Wanda and another friendly ghost named Edmund, Araminta discovers a secret, hidden tunnel beneath Spookie House. The tunnel leads to a mysterious grotto that might just hold the ultimate gift: a real sword! But getting there will not be easy. The girls must dodge creepy traps, navigate dark passages, and outsmart whatever is lurking in the shadows. Get ready for a spooky, funny, and thrilling adventure with the bravest girl in the haunted house!