The Secret Key (Agatha Oddly, Book 1)

Meet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series. Agatha Oddlow has been a detective for as long as she can remember – she’s just been waiting for her first big case. And nothing gets bigger than saving the City of London from some strange goings-on. With a scholarship to the prestigious St Regis School, a cottage in the middle of Hyde Park, a room full of beloved sleuthing novels, and a secret key that gives her access to a whole hidden side of London, Agatha is perfectly poised to solve the mystery of what’s going on. But just who can she trust when no one is quite who they seem… Agatha Oddly, the young detective, embarks on an adventure filled with action and mysteries, making The Secret Key one of the best children's stories of the year. Lena Jones masterfully weaves themes of friendship and education into the narrative, making it a top pick for juvenile readers. For fans of Robin Stevens (The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2), Michelle Harrison (A Storm of Sisters), Connie Glynn (The Lost Princess), Janine Beacham (Hounds and Hauntings), and A. B. Martin (Kestrel Island).