The Skeleton Puzzle (Goldfish Boy 3)

By Author / Illustrator

Lisa Thompson

Genre

Mystery & Detective

Age range(s)

Publisher

Scholastic

ISBN

9780702322655

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

11-09-2025

Synopsis

The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew, Melody and Jake - are back to solve another twisty mystery!

When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, the kids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and who was responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with his own kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But are the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters? As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-dropping secrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the Close... a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller The Goldfish Boy.

Also in the series: The Goldfish Boy (book 1); The Graveyard Riddle (book 2)

The Times has called Lisa Thompson "one of our most inventive writers for children". PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS Goldfish Boy: "This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very special heart." Kirkus. "a heart-warming tale" Books for Keeps. The Light Jar Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older Readers Category: "bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" The Guardian. "A hugely endearing boy hero." The Times. The Day I Was Erased: "Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust

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