Overview
A Pennyworth of Peppermints is an exciting mystery spy story for 8-11s, set in Dorset in the First World War.While scouring their local beach for driftwood, friends Ben and Sidney stumble upon an exciting treasure - a message in a bottle! The note is written in rhyme, but is it merely a poem, or something far more important?As the boys delve deeper into the mystery, joined by Sidney's sister Vera, they uncover clues that lead them into a thrilling adventure. But danger looms: who is the shadowy stranger with the black gloves? Can the friends unravel the puzzle before something terrible happens?Set against the backdrop of the Great War, this heart-warming tale weaves mystery, adventure, and faith, showing how courage and trust in God can help, even in the darkest times."Cool, interesting, exciting . . . this is a great book! I liked it that the children were detectives! I liked that it said that Jesus is always with me." - Joseph"This story is epic . . . it helped me understand what life was like as a child in the First World War, and reminded me that God is interested in helping us through tough times." - Florence
- | Author: Mary Weeks Millard
- | Publisher: Dernier Publishing
- | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00178 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1912457563
- | ISBN-13: 9781912457564
