Publish Date |
April 04, 2017 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories |
Price |
$11.99 |
ISBN: 9781481422161
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: April 04, 2017
*"A first-rate whodunit, reminiscent of a game of Clue and terrific preparation for the works of Agatha Christie."*“Though Stevens handles the mystery element to perfection . . . what really shines is the depiction of her characters, especially bossy, egocentric Daisy, and loyal, smart Hazel, always aware that she is ‘other.’ A smashing good time.”PRAISE FOR MURDER IS BAD MANNERS
*“Irresistible.”*"A pitch-perfect snapshot of adolescent friendship... A sharp-witted debut for Stevens, one that will leave readers eagerly awaiting subsequent installments.""[A] delightful romp....This book, the first in a series, is a "jolly good read," one which intermediate girls will enjoy and share.""[A] first-rate homage to English boarding school adventure and period murder-mystery tales....Middle-schoolers with a taste for Agatha Christie (and perhaps PBS costume or mystery dramas) will eat this up and ask for more."“Wells and Wong . . . leave readers eager to read more of their appealing tales.""Stevens’s engaging tale shines with the reflected charms of its detecting duo, a winsome combination of thoughtfulness and relish."“Nancy Drew, meet Wells and Wong.”"Friendship, boarding school, and a murder worthy of Agatha Christie.""A skillful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp, with a winning central relationship between plump, anxious Hazel, a new girl who has arrived from Hong Kong, and the super-confident blonde English rose, Daisy Wells. The novel works well both as an affectionate satire and an effective mystery story. . . . Top class.""Reading Murder Is Bad Manners is like drinking cocoa by a fireside: It is warm and witty and deeply satisfying.""Murder Is Bad Manners lured me in with a charming British voice, and then, just as I started to get cozy, snap! I was trapped in a serious mystery problem. Robin Stevens develops her girl detectives with a light, deft touch and delivers denouement with a flourish."“Robin Stevens's MURDER IS BAD MANNERS is what I wish every mystery could be: a perfectly-plotted puzzle told in a deft and charming voice. The story is a brilliant mixture of classic detective work and contemporary humor—I enjoyed every page!”"Satisfyingly unpredictable. I did not guess the whodunit. Ripping good fun.""Really cleverly done and unexpected for what I thought would be a straightforward whodunit caper.""[H]ighly enjoyable bunbreak reading."