Book details
Dear Scarlett
Description
A funny, moving and absorbing story about a young girl’s attempts to learn more about her dead father through the objects she finds in a cardboard box he’s left her.
Scarlett and her friend, Ellie, go on a sometimes hilarious, sometimes scary, journey of discovery, following the clues and always remembering to ‘keep looking up’. Was Scarlett’s dad a thief? Was he a spy? And what does it mean to be his daughter?
Fleur Hitchcock is a great new voice in children’s literature, and Dear Scarlett is a great book.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- The story is a thrilling mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end
- The characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Scarlett who is a strong and independent protagonist
- The book explores themes of family, friendship, and loyalty in a way that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking
- The writing is engaging and suspenseful, making it a quick and enjoyable read