A Skeleton in the Closet
A Skeleton in the Closet by Claire Hatcher-Smith is a middle-grade mystery published by Penguin Group on August 26, 2025. This 240-page book is written in English and follows twelve-year-old Mizzy, who aspires to be a detective like Sherlock Holmes despite facing challenges, including her reputation for tall tales and her Down syndrome. When Mizzy stumbles upon her Great Aunt Jane’s diaries, she uncovers a mystery surrounding her aunt’s suspicious death, prompting her to take action during a summer spent with her cousins.
Readers will find Mizzy navigating her family dynamics while pursuing her dream of solving mysteries. The story explores themes of growing up and family life, as Mizzy uses a school project as a cover to investigate her aunt’s past. With her determination and creativity, she aims to prove herself to her cousins and the world, making this book an engaging read for those interested in mysteries and the complexities of family relationships.
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Twelve-year-old Mizzy wants to prove to the world that she can solve mysteries just like Sherlock Holmes, despite a reputation for tall tales. A charming new mystery series for middle-grade readers, starring a girl with Down syndrome.
Twelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won’t let anything stand in her way — not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who’ve outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane’s diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realizes her aunt didn’t just die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What’s more . . . someone in the family appears to have been involved.
Under the guise of a family tree project for school, and armed with a brand-new set of Pip-Squeaks markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins — and the world.
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