Mickey and the Trouble with Moles
Written by Anne Miller and illustrated by Becka Moor
Age 7+
Return to the extraordinary world of undercover animals in Mickey’s second puzzle-packed adventure.
When a band of rogue moles break into a bank, Mickey is assigned to investigate the case. But it’s when Mickey’s beloved friend Rupert the rat subsequently goes missing that things really get serious. Only a girl with code-cracking skills, bravery, and determination can hope to succeed, which is why Mickey is perfect for the job!
As well as an exciting action story and a team of wacky animal characters, this book contains mind-blowing codes for your child to solve along with Mickey, making it the perfect read for budding spies and sure to stretch their problem-solving skills!
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About the book
Mickey and the Trouble with Moles
Written by Anne Miller and illustrated by Becka Moor
When a band of rogue moles break into a bank, Mickey is assigned to investigate the case. But it’s when Mickey’s beloved friend Rupert the rat subsequently goes missing that things really get serious. Only a girl with code-cracking skills, bravery, and determination can hope to succeed, which is why Mickey is perfect for the job!
About the author and illustrator
Anne Miller is a code aficionado, QI Elf, writer, producer, and winner of the fiendishly difficult quiz Only Connect. Mickey and the Trouble with Moles is her second children’s book.
Becka Moor is a children’s book illustrator and author based in rainy Manchester. Her first fiction book, Violet and the Pearl of the Orient, was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize in 2015.
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