The Travelling School Mysteries

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, is the first book in The Travelling School Mysteries, illustrated by Becka Moor. In the series, Libby and her best friend Connie travel the world with their extraordinary travelling school, solving mysteries along the way.

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle was featured in the Easter Children’s books round-up of The Sunday Express, the i Weekend and The Saturday Telegraph,.

Featured in National Geographic Kids Magazine.

Selected as Book of the Week in The Week Junior.

Selected as a Season Highlight, in The Bookseller, Spring/Summer’s Buyer’s Guide

Selected as One To Watch, in The Bookseller, March 2022 previews:

Praise for Libby and the Parisian Puzzle

‘A delightfully fast-paced, intricately-plotted story full of adventure and cakes! It kept me guessing till the end. I LOVED it!’ – Emma Carroll

‘Delightful! A thoroughly entertaining mystery that will leave you longing for hot chocolate and croissants in a Parisian café.’ – Katherine Woodfine

‘Perfect for enquiring younger readers, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle neatly treads the tightrope between joyous mystery and risk taking adventure. A delight. Funny, bright, cheery, and deliciously packed with patisserie.’ – Fleur Hitchcock

‘A fun, fast-paced mystery for sleuths of all ages!’ – Clare Povey

‘I really enjoyed this story and the author’s expertise as a librarian and book blogger shines through in hitting just the right spot for the intended age of the book’s audience.’ – Alison Leach, Books For Topics

‘What a sleuthing adventure! Absolutely adored the characters of Libby and Connie and their uncovering of the mystery in the streets of Paris.’ – Kim Duffy, NetGalley

‘A real page turner, this is a perfect mystery for aspiring sleuths.’ – Erin Hamilton, NetGalley

‘I adored everything about this book.’ – Laura McFarlane, NetGalley

‘This is such a brilliant read, delightful and charming.’ – Jacqui Sydney, NetGalley

Illustrator – Becka Moor

The Travelling School Mysteries are illustrated and designed by Becka Moor, you can follow her on Twitter, Instagram or visit her website to see more of her work.

The second book in The Travelling School Mysteries, Libby and the Highland Heist is set between Connie’s home in the Highlands and Edinburgh. After a tumultuous term in Paris, Libby and Connie are looking forward to a quiet holiday at Connie’s family home. But before long they find themselves caught up in another mystery, this time set against the dramatic backdrop of the Highlands and Edinburgh. Expect snowy Highland mansions, the beauties of Edinburgh, forged paintings, secret passageways and the best of friendships.

You can find a sneak peek of the first chapter of Libby and the Highland Heist at the end of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle.

Praise for Libby and the Highland Heist

‘Skulduggery in Scotland! Christmas festivities threatened by forgeries! Peril aplenty and so much fun – I loved being back with Libby and Connie and the gang.’ – Perdita Cargill

‘I adored Libby and the Highland Heist by Jo Clarke! Connie & Libby solve a mystery spanning highland houses, ceilidhs & glamorous art galleries. The plot zips along, each chapter leaving you wanting more, and the friendship between the heroines is gorgeous. A wonderfully gripping story!’ – Abi Elphinstone

‘I adore this series. Cosy crime for kids – pacy middle grade mystery adventures with JUST the right amount of peril and A TRAVELLING SCHOOL. What’s not to love? So well written, charmingly crafted, and packed with intrigue. Can’t wait for the next one!’ – Rashmi Sirdeshpande