The Beanstalk Murder

P. G. Bell

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Book cover for The Beanstalk Murder
Book cover for The Beanstalk Murder
Book cover for The Beanstalk Murder

The Beanstalk Murder

The Beanstalk Murder

P. G. Bell

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Description

The Beanstalk Murder - a middle grade fantasy novel by P. G. Bell - involves a young witch in training, her archenemy, the kingdom of giants, and a huge murder mystery!

Anwen Sedge, an eleven-year-old Meadow Witch apprentice, lives with her grandma in a rural village that hasn't seen giants since the Great Beanstalk War. So when a giant falls right onto them, it's quite a surprise. And it's an even bigger surprise when they discover that the giant was dead BEFORE he hit the ground. Anwen, her grandmother, and Anwen's rival, Cerys, will have to plant a magic beanstalk and send a message to the giants in the Sky Kingdom.

But Anwen and Cerys get stuck to the beanstalk and find themselves shot up to the Sky Kingdom and surrounded by giants! There, they learn that the dead giant was a king. Since the giants have no magic beanstalks of their own, it'll be a few days before they can send the girls home. Meadow Witch (in training) Anwen has a duty to the dead so she's determined to help solve the case, despite Cerys's doubts in her.

With the help of a page boy, a few new animal friends, and her reluctant rival, can Anwen figure out who killed the king before it's time to go home? Or before the killer strikes again?

About the Author

P. G. Bell is a native of south Wales, where he was raised on a diet of Greek mythology, ghost stories, and Doctor Who. He's had all sorts of jobs over the years, from lifeguard to roller coaster operator, but has always wanted to write stories for a living. He currently works as a library assistant for Cardiff University and lives in Wales with his wife, Anna, and their two children.

Critical Reviews

"Many characters are not what they seem, keeping the mystery an intriguing puzzle. . . A wholly new twist on a classic tale." --Kirkus

"It's a genuinely intriguing murder-mystery with a fantastic fairy-tale feel, and frequent fun twists will keep readers on their toes. . .A sparkling story with a perfect blend of magic and mystery." --Booklist

"A unique whodunnit with more twists than an old beanstalk. Truly genius! I LOVED it." --Sibéal Pounder, New York Times-bestselling author of Wonka

"Two giant thumbs up from me! Stacked with spells, suspects and side-splitting moments, Bell has written a brilliant mystery that will have you guessing right until the very end." ― Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons

Bell's newest novel is imaginative, funny and full of surprising twists ― The Bookseller, Editor's Choice

"Bell's newest novel is imaginative, funny and fully of surprising twists..." --Editor's Choice, The Bookseller

The Train to Impossible Places:

An Amazon Best Book of the Month

"All aboard for an adventure like no other--readers will be delighted to learn it's just the first." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A rollicking adventure . . . reminiscent of Terry Pratchett and Diana Wynne Jones. There is plenty of humor to season Bell's debut novel, and the characters and plot are refreshingly well developed and raise serious questions about honor and freedom. Fortunately, there will be more adventures in this first in a projected series. All aboard!" --Booklist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pub date: 2024-08-06
Length: 320 pages

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