Josephine Williams is definitely a leader - and her teachers know it! What other eleven-year-old is desperate for MORE schoolwork? Looking for more challenging tasks, Josie enlists her friends Wesley and Margot into her very own Scout troop, the Copseys, named after the street they all live on. Together they start their quest for their camping badge by sleeping out near to the abandoned factory behind their houses. But that night they stumble across something strange. Someone seems to be living in the derelict building! The Copseys have to solve the mystery...and perhaps earn their bravery and activism badges along the way... Perfect for readers who love Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, and full of fast-paced adventure, brilliant characters and snappy dialogue with themes of real-life activism and how to help others.
Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson is a British author known for her work in children's literature. She is most notable for her debut novel "High-Rise Mystery," which follows two sisters solving a murder in their apartment block. Jackson's writing style is characterized by its engaging storytelling and diverse characters. Through her work, she has made significant contributions to the representation of black characters in children's literature. "High-Rise Mystery" has been praised for its gripping plot and strong female leads, cementing Jackson as a rising star in the world of children's literature.