Synopsis
Prepare to be whisked away on a scrumptious adventure as France’s newest spy sets off on her first mission!
Alice Éclair, genius baker by day and talented spy by night, is on a dangerous mission aboard France’s most glamorous train, the Sapphire Express. Alice must sneak on board disguised as a pastry chef and discover which passenger is a duplicitous enemy agent. But everyone on the train seems to be hiding something…
Armed with only her wits, her whisk and her will to succeed, the pressure is on for Alice to crack the case!
Review
When I picked up this ARC I couldn’t help thinking it was a bit like a cozy mystery with a cooking theme. I have read some of these novels for adults and I always enjoy cooking theme coupled with the spy mystery. I was very excited to read this book!
Alice is a fantastic pastry chef, artist and spy! She makes some delicious French Patisserie and the descriptions of the feasts are fantastic. They made me want to make some myself! Alice’s talent is undeniable but her greatest skill is that she is very clever and skilled at solving clues, braking codes and following in her uncles footsteps.
Once embarking on the Sapphire express, Alice meets some brilliant characters. Penelope and Caron are her peers and these characters really bring colour to the story.
The mysterious plot is exciting and involving. I really enjoyed delving into Alice’s world and solving clues and cyphers along with her.
The plot is not too complex which is great for this age group of 9+, it is hugely exciting with twists and turns a plenty. This book is extremely uplifting and fun. Alice the protagonist is positive by nature which ensures a bright and exciting plot. The themes touched on in the plot if delved deeper into could need some more discussion to enable children to understand the sensitivity of the subject.
I really enjoyed this book, and I would definitely recommend it to children who enjoy mystery and detective stories. The only thing that is missing is a recipe at the end of the book! Perhaps in code!
ISBN: 9781839940958
Publication date: 4 Aug 2022
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Children Fiction 9+
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