Werelock and Scratch: Mystery Most Puzzling
This quirky mystery story introduces young readers to a town full of monsters, werewolves, vampires, gnomes and other spooky inhabitants. Werelock and Scratch’s investigative skills are put to the test when the vampire mayor is murdered – temporarily, because he is undead – and Werelock’s Mum is framed for the crime. Fans of ghostly stories and mythical characters will love the city of Gothica, where these eerie creatures live.
Written in an engaging, snappy and friendly writing style with Scratch, the raven sidekick, speaking directly to readers through speech bubbles, aspiring detectives and puzzle lovers will enjoy solving riddles and searching for clues in the story and illustrations, as they are guided through this mystery alongside the plucky young detective Werelock Howls and his clever raven sidekick Scratch. This book is an enjoyable romp as readers follow Werelock and Scratch through the different settings in the town trying to follow the trail of clues. The writing is complemented by dynamic and bold black and white illustrations. Integrated into the story, these illustrations are brimming with details to spot, such as the map of the town, where young detectives can figure out locations to investigate and detailed scenes with clues hidden in them for readers to discover.
Werelock and Scratch is a lot of fun and sure to grab the attention of fans of supernatural characters and readers who like a story with interactive elements.
