Poppy Pym
5 primary works
Book 1
The first book in the prize winning mystery series.
Poppy Pym has grown up in the circus, taming lions before
lunch and learning acrobatics in the afternoon.
But when she turns eleven, her circus family decides she needs
a more traditional education, and she is sent to boarding school.
At first Poppy doesn't fit in at St Smithen's, a school that is
very different from the circus. Then, an ancient Egyptian ruby
arrives at school and dangerous accidents start occurring. Suddenly
it's up to Poppy to save her new school and solve the mystery
of the Pharaoh's curse!
Perfect for younger fans of A Murder Most Unladylike
and older Enid Blyton stories
The first book was the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic
New Children's writing Prize (2015), chosen from
almost 1,000 entries
Exciting, funny and adventurous, Poppy Pym blends a classic boarding
school story with a quirky circus family and a thrilling
smuggling mystery
Book 2
The second book in the prize winning mystery series.
It's Halloween at Saint Smithen's.
When the Brimwell town hall burns down, the amateur production
of Macbeth is moved to the school and it's all hands on deck.
But when the play is struck by a series of mysterious attacks,
it's up to Poppy, her friends and her circus family to save the
play and unmask the culprit.
Perfect for younger fans of A Murder Most Unladylike
and older Enid Blyton stories
The first book was the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic
New Children's writing Prize (2015), chosen from
almost 1,000 entries
Exciting, funny and adventurous, Poppy Pym blends a classic boarding
school story with a quirky circus family and a thrilling
smuggling mystery
Book 3
The third book in the prize winning mystery series.
Poppy is thrilled that they're spending the summer at
Smuggler's Cove.
It might even take her mind off the mystery of her past.
But Poppy is about to make some amazing discoveries - and solve
more than one mystery...
Perfect for younger fans of A Murder Most Unladylike
and older Enid Blyton stories
The first book was the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic
New Children's writing Prize (2015), chosen from
almost 1,000 entries
Exciting, funny and adventurous, Poppy Pym blends a classic boarding
school story with a quirky circus family and a thrilling
smuggling mystery
Book 3
The third book in the prize winning mystery series.
Poppy is thrilled that they're spending the summer at
Smuggler's Cove.
It might even take her mind off the mystery of her past.
But Poppy is about to make some amazing discoveries - and solve
more than one mystery...
Perfect for younger fans of A Murder Most Unladylike
and older Enid Blyton stories
The first book was the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic
New Children’s writing Prize (2015), chosen
from almost 1,000 entries
Exciting, funny and adventurous, Poppy Pym blends a classic boarding
school story with a quirky circus family and a thrilling
smuggling mystery
Book 4
When a mysterious runaway van crashes into St Smithen's on the first
day of the new school year, Poppy knows it's going to be an action-packed
term! But when accidents continue to happen at St Smithen's,
Poppy can't shake the feeling that her every move is being
watched. With the Christmas holidays looming, secrets lurking
in every corner and rumours of a dangerous beast on the loose, Poppy
must unravel her biggest mystery yet. Can Poppy unmask the hidden
spy before someone gets hurt?
day of the new school year, Poppy knows it's going to be an action-packed
term! But when accidents continue to happen at St Smithen's,
Poppy can't shake the feeling that her every move is being
watched. With the Christmas holidays looming, secrets lurking
in every corner and rumours of a dangerous beast on the loose, Poppy
must unravel her biggest mystery yet. Can Poppy unmask the hidden
spy before someone gets hurt?