Anisha, Accidental Detective

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HELP! My super-dramatic Aunty Bindi is getting married tomorrow and she's having a mega meltdown. But sssh! I've just found a ransom note, pushed through the letter box, saying Uncle Tony, Bindi's husband-to-be, has been kidnapped, and will only be freed if the wedding is cancelled! I have to keep this a secret otherwise it'll be panic-central...

I guess it's up to me - Anisha, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE, to save the day.

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HELP! My super-dramatic Aunty Bindi is getting married tomorrow and she's having a mega meltdown. But sssh! I've just found a ransom note, pushed through the letter box, saying Uncle Tony, Bindi's husband-to-be, has been kidnapped, and will only be freed if the wedding is cancelled! I have to keep this a secret otherwise it'll be panic-central...

I guess it's up to me - Anisha, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE, to save the day.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

We love this book because it is:

  • a great introduction to detective stories

  • hilarious

  • a celebration of Indian culture & Hinduism

  • illustrated throughout

  • about family & friendship

Learning opportunities:

  • Writing: complete the detective writing session put together by Usborne: Detective Writing Session

  • Writing: write what would happen if Aunty Bindi found out her groom had been kidnapped

  • Writing: write a diary entry as Granny Jas

  • Grammar: similes & metaphors

  • Grammar: questions ~ write a list of questions following the first chapter

  • DT: make some of the wedding food

  • Art: Design your own Mendhi pattern

Head over to Serena’s website to book an author visit & to download fun activities: Serena Patel Website

The Literacy Trust have created an excellent teaching pack with lots of great ideas: Literacy Trust Pack

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