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The Backwards Detective: The Case of the Missing Melody Book One
Paperback
Chapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781807000943
Publisher: Mk Storyworks
Published: Mar 17 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In The Backwards Detective: The Case of the Missing Melody, meet Frankie Fernsby a girl who struggles with words but sees the world in a way no one else can. While others read easily, Frankie notices the details everyone misses: patterns, clues, and quiet secrets hidden in plain sight. When a priceless family music box disappears without a trace, Frankie is asked to do something she's never done before solve a mystery.
As Frankie steps into her first real case, she discovers that her differences might be her greatest strength. With sharp observation, clever thinking, and a unique way of understanding the world, she begins to uncover the truth behind the missing melody. But with multiple suspects and no obvious evidence, can Frankie piece together the puzzle before it's too late?
- A unique and inspiring detective story with a neurodiverse main character
- Designed with dyslexic readers in mind (clear font, spacing, short chapters)
- Engaging mystery filled with clues, suspects, and clever problem-solving
- Strong themes of confidence, individuality, and embracing differences
- Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy mystery and adventure
Heartwarming, clever, and empowering, The Backwards Detective is a story about seeing the world differently and discovering that different can be extraordinary.
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