Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Adventure Island

Helen Moss was born in 1964 and grew up in Worcestershire and Saudi Arabia. After a degree in psychology and philosophy at Oxford University, Helen went on to do PhD research at Cambridge University. She recently spent a year in Portland, Oregon with her family, and on returning decided to switch direction and devote herself full-time to writing. She signed up for some creative writing classes and was immediately hooked. Helen lives in a small village just outside Cambridge, with her husband, two young sons, two border collies, two guinea pigs, two dwarf hamsters, twenty hens and a cockerel called Wilfred.

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When the famous whistling caves fall silent and treasure goes missing from the castle on the cliffs, Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog try to solve the mystery.

Legend has it that when the caves stop whistling the castle will be attacked - and that's exactly what happens! Priceless treasures are stolen and Emily and the boys are determined to investigate. But how was the treasure smuggled out of the castle? Why did the caves stop whistling? And can the friends solve the mystery in time to catch the thief? The first in an exciting new adventure series - with five more gripping mysteries to come!

These are action-packed stories, full of suspense and excitement, and a really good read for 8 to 11 year olds who want a book that will grip them and take them away from our everyday world, but still have a realistic setting. PARENTS IN TOUCH The plots are involving and intruiging. The mysteries are real and effectively planned, eith red herrings and twists to keep you guessing, while not being confusing for the child audience...I strongly recommend these for 8+ - and that absolutely includes adults. I love these books! THOUGHTS FROM THE HEARTHFIRE a fun read - it has a fast paced plot with a good twist, likable characters and a dramatic ending. BOOKAPOET This was a very good book suitable for boys and girls. A definite need read! -- Rachie Guardian Online 20130220

These are action-packed stories, full of suspense and excitement, and a really good read for 8 to 11 year olds who want a book that will grip them and take them away from our everyday world, but still have a realistic setting. PARENTS IN TOUCH The plots are involving and intruiging. The mysteries are real and effectively planned, eith red herrings and twists to keep you guessing, while not being confusing for the child audience...I strongly recommend these for 8+ - and that absolutely includes adults. I love these books! THOUGHTS FROM THE HEARTHFIRE