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Jo Clarke

Jo talks about mystery stories, her job as a school librarian and how she transports readers to new settings

About The Author:

Jo Clarke is an award-winning book blogger and primary school librarian. Her hugely successsful blog, BookloverJo, keeps her actively involved in the children's book community, and she has previously been involved in judging the British Book Awards. She lives in Hampshire with her husband, two daughters, and three cats.

 

About The Book:

The first title in a new series, The Travelling School Mysteries, and popular children's book blogger BookloverJo's debut novel! Mystery-lover Libby is excited but nervous when she's sent to live with her aunt while her mother is working abroad. Aunt Agatha is the headmistress of an extraordinary travelling school that moves from country to country... Libby joins the school in Paris, where she is just starting to find her feet when Agatha is arrested, accused of a daring jewel robbery! Can Libby and her new best friend Connie find the real thief and save her aunt?

 

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An Introduction to 'Libby and the Parisian Puzzle'

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The Inspiration behind 'Libby and the Parisian Puzzle'

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A reading from 'Libby and the Parisian Puzzle'

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Jo's Creative Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about Libby and Connie?

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What advice do you have for planning mystery stories?

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How do you transport the reader to new countries and settings?

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How has your role as a librarian influenced your writing?

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What can you tell us about Libby and Connie?

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Why did you want to write about a travelling school?

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Resource Download: 'Libby and the Parisian Puzzle' Extract