The Skeleton Puzzle (Goldfish Boy 3)

Author(s): Thompson, Lisa
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 11/09/2025,
Pagination: 336 pages,
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780702322655,
Description:

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling

author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy.

When a skeleton is found buried in an elderly neighbour's garden,

Matthew, Melody and Jake are determined to discover its identity

and who was responsible for its death. At the same time, the

long-lost son of the neighbour arrives, with his young son in tow.

But are the pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they

imposters? As the kids investigate, they uncover incredible secrets

and a plot to stash some priceless jewels on the Close...

a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestseller

The Goldfish Boy The Times has called Lisa Thompson

'one of our most inventive writers for children'

PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKS

Goldfish Boy

'an utterly captivating read' BookTrust

'This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a very

special heart.' Kirkus

'a heart-warming tale' Books for Keeps

The Light Jar

Shortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for Older

Readers Category

'bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale' The

Guardian

'A hugely endearing boy hero' The Times

The Day I Was Erased

'Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotional

wellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger children

and teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations about

memory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship.' BookTrust