Kate on the Case - Hannah Peck

Book Summary

Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train, to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic.

But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening.

A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . .

A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . .

And some ancient scrolls disappear . . .

Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head.

I loved the sound of this book but when it actually arrived it was so adorable I couldn't wait to read it. The illustrations at the start are charming, introducing all the characters and then mapping out the train, which even has a library! I would definitely love to travel on this train.

With the help of her Special Correspondent Manual and her pet mouse, no mystery is too big for Kate and she is committed to finding out who the thief on the train is. She definitely has her eye on the very suspicious looking Madame Maude, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Kate is a smart and determined main character and Roo is a lovely companion, very good at distractions! I don't know if this is going to be a series but I do hope so, I'd love more from Kate and Roo.

For any budding artists out there, follow this link for instructions on how to draw Roo the mouse. Here's my extremely impressive attempt!

I'm drinking a Blue Train cocktail which also happens to match the text of the book title perfectly!

Shake and strain the following with lots of ice: 1 shot gin, 1/2 shot each triple sec and lemon juice, 1/4 shot blue curacao.