Susan Duckling and the case of the birthday present – Vol. 1

Humorous
Mistery

A missing rhino, a magnifying glass… and the perfect birthday for a budding detective!

For her birthday, Susan Duckling doesn’t want toys or sweets — she asks her father, Commissioner Duckling, for something even better: a case of her own to solve.
And the opportunity comes quickly… because a rhino has just vanished from the London Zoo!

With tiny clues, clever insights, and the occasional ice cream break, Susan dives into a real investigation, proving that logic (and a good nose) knows no age.

  • A mystery for readers aged 6 and up that playfully uses the tropes of classic detective fiction — full of quirky clues and brilliant deductions, perfect for kids who love to watch, wonder, and solve.
  • Susan is a sharp, determined young detective with a great sense of humor — a heroine who wins readers over from the very first page.
Publisher: Pelledoca
Target: 5-7
Year: 2021
Author
Maddalena Schiavo

Maddalena lives near Vicenza, at the foot of the Castles of Juliet and Romeo. After graduating in Philosophy, she worked for many years in a public library. For the past few years, she has been publishing several illustrated books and children's fiction in Italy and abroad. She also leads animated readings and workshops in schools, libraries, and bookstores.    

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Author
Laura Zani

Laura Zani resides and works in the province of Brescia. She is a painter and illustrator with a strong passion for visual arts. Initially, she chose painting as her main form of expression and later ventured into the world of illustration. Over the years, she has participated in numerous exhibitions in Italy and abroad, including in Egypt, China, France, Belgium, and Spain, and has collaborated with other illustrators on various editorial projects. She has received numerous awards and accolades in painting and illustration competitions, both in Italy and internationally.

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