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Written by paralympian, Ellie Robinson, this is a perfect read for those who love classic mystery stories and sport! The novel delivers what the front cover promises and a mystery set at the Tokyo World Championship Stadium felt fresh and exciting.

When Hannah, Maria and Seb meet at the Tokyo World Championships, their friendship is quickly put to the test when an athlete has his gold medal stolen. Can the three wannabee detectives solve the mystery before anyone else and claim the reward?

This story is fun with an atmospheric setting and lots of sporting detail. The characters all bring their own skill-set and I liked the newness of their friendship. Occasionally, the pace felt a little bogged down in detail but there's a plethora of suspects and lots of different places to explore.

Something I particularly liked about the story was the level of difficulty the detectives faced. They encounter a lot of challenges during their investigations and this felt authentic for a professional sporting arena. There's lots of twists and turns and a clear USP - we're definitely looking forward to the next sporting mystery.

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My 9 year old co-reviewer found this a very good, exciting book. The protagonist, Hannah, didn't let her physical disability stop her from finding Jesse's medal and saving the day along with her friends.

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From start to finish, I enjoyed this book. It was filled with fun, adventure and suspense perfect for children and even adults too.

The fact that it was written by a true athlete, Ellie Robinson, showed in the sporting terminology used and in the wonderful descriptive way she wrote.

I really hope that this is the first of many books in the gold medal mysteries. We need a new light hearted but intriguing mystery series.

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I so enjoyed this inclusive, action-packed sporty mystery adventure from Paralympic champion Ellie Robinson! Readers will love these sport-loving detectives. A brilliant idea and wonderfully illustrated by James Lancett.

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