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Serena Patel is the author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series which won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award for Fiction. She lives in the West Midlands with her family and believes all children deserve to feel seen in the stories they read and that books are an important tool for empathy. When she's not writing Serena enjoys watching movies, reading and eating cake. Chocolate cake preferred.
‘A compelling gateway to crime fiction,’ The Sunday Times ‘This is the ideal holiday read. The stories do not pull their punches, there is murder galore and the bodies pile up. From stories of disappearing teachers, to mayhem at holiday camps, each writer brings their own twist to the collection. At almost 400 pages, it will keep any young bookworm entertained for many happy hours.’ Irish Independent ‘This is an electrifying introduction to the world of detective fiction.’ INIS Praise for The Very Merry Murder Club: ‘Funny, surprising, creepy and chilling. There’s something for everyone here. This book is a real treat.’ The Week Junior, Book of the Week ‘Each story will keep readers glued to the edge of their seat!’ – The Scotsman ‘The Very Merry Murder Club is a brilliant new anthology, featuring short stories from a range of top authors!’– Booktrust “Perfect for any budding detective’ – Shout ‘Full of fast-paced plots, delightfully evil villains and whip-smart protagonists, The Very Merry Murder Club will enthrall fans of mystery and those new to the genre. To top it off, the collection is beautifully illustrated by Harry Woodgate, with a charming illustration accompanying each story plus an absolutely stunning wraparound winter scene on the hardback cover, which cleverly incorporates an element from every story in the book.’ – Scottish Booktrust ‘An impressive line up of some of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books’ – Fiona Noble, One to Watch, The Bookseller ‘Fast-paced and funny’ – The Echo
