Jackie Loxham
MYSTERY ADVENTURES FOR GIRLS & BOYS
An Award-winning Mystery Adventure Series
The Dragondah Mysteries are all about how 11-year-old Ottillee Bottomly joins forces with a bat, a fox and a local boy with no last name to solve ancient mysteries, outwit scheming villains, and rescue a magical corner of England that's as old as time itself. The series is for anyone who likes solving tricky mysteries involving creepy caves, terrifying tunnels, extraordinary animals, and long-forgotten castles in Cornwall. Oh yes, and who also likes plucky heroines with more attitude than is good for them!
What people say...
"Dragondah is a fast-paced, thrill-a-page mystery with a strong cast of memorable characters. A Silver Medal Winner and highly recommended." THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 2024
"Every now and again a book comes along that is a genuine joy to read, and I almost forget I'm meant to be critiquing it. Part One certainly fell into that category for me. Part Two is a wonderful sequel. Both are easy to read and often very funny." ELEANOR HAWKEN, JERICHO WRITERS
"Effervescent characters bolster this diverting tale that celebrates youthful exuberance."
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"This book reminded me of lots of the Enid Blyton books – which I also love. There’s adventure, mystery and lots of suspense. I think this author is a FAB writer for kids!” GIRL, AGED 12 (UK)
"Ottillee Bottomly has a very funny name. But I liked her anyway. She's brave and determined, which is the way a hero should be. The story is not difficult at all to follow, and there's lots happening – ALL THE TIME. Liked it a lot." GIRL, AGED 12 (UK)
“I liked Ottillee. I think that’s important as, if you don’t like the MC, it’s hard to like the book.”
BOY, AGED 12 (UK)
“I liked all the characters. A few of them were a bit odd – I think eccentric is the best word. I think this book is exciting and filled with suspense. I would read another book by this author.” GIRL, AGED 11 (UK)
What happened before Dragondah?
Once upon a time, Ottillee Bottomly lived in the leafy village of Bumstead in north London. But one fateful afternoon, her life changed forever. BUMSTEAD tells the story of what happened 18months before Ottillee Bottomly moved to Dragondah in Cornwall. And just so you don't read it before you've read DRAGONDAH, you'll have to insert the secret password first – the name of Finn's bat!