Fayson has always wanted to be a detective. When her cousins recruit her to their top-secret gang on the island one summer, her dreams seem to be coming true. But the Greatest Gang of All Time don't live up to their name, and keep getting distracted from missions by things like food, falling asleep and a fair bit of squabbling!

Guided by her favourite mystery novels, Fayson takes charge and tries to track down clues about the strange shadow that has been appearing in the island's lighthouse. With tensions stirring within the gang, can she use all her smarts to solve the case?

Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she left.

But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps making a spine-chilling sound.! And to make matters worse, the crew have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest secrets.

With the clock ticking, Fayson must rally her friends and take charge of the detective agency to solve the eerie mystery. But with tensions rising and friendship squabbles getting in the way, can they work together to crack the case and keep their secrets safe?

The Case of the Abandoned Boat

by Kereen Getten

Published 1 February 2024
Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island!

But when they discover an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they know they have a new mystery to solve.

As strange things start happening on the island, with books and video games vanishing and a suspicious figure lurking around at night, Di Island Crew must use all their smarts to uncover the truth.

Can they crack the case and save the detective agency, or will they be forced to close down for good?

The gripping fourth book in the Di Island Crew Investigates series, the major new mystery series from the prize-winning author of When Life Gives You Mangoes

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-- Praise for the Di Island Crew Investigates series--

'Like Enid Blyton with a social conscience, this marks the start of an addictive new series for 8+' Guardian

'A charming plot... ideal for confident younger readers' BookTrust

'Exploring themes of family and friendship, this is great for fans of mystery adventure stories' The Week Junior, Book of the Week

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It is meant to be Fayson's best summer yet.

Di Island Crew are throwing her a spectacular birthday party, and it's time to dress to impress.

But Fayson has a secret, one that she can't even share with her closest friends. Then a member of the gang is kidnapped, and the crew must race against time to find them.

Can the friends put everything to right - or will summer be ruined for good?