This is a story about a young girl, Mizzy, who has Down's Syndrome. The audiobook is narrated by someone with Down's Syndrome for authenticity. I thought that the narrator did a fantastic job and she was clear and easy to follow, but I found the staccato nature of her speech pattern very distracting and she spoke slowly, so I found myself hitting the speed button on the story to find an acceptable pace.

The story itself is a murder mystery, but it was 20% into the story before it got going. I understand that the author needs to explain her character's backstory, particularly as there is the neurodiversity to account for; however, I did find it difficult to stay focused while listening, and I am not sure that would have been any different if I had been reading a printed version.

Once the story gets going, it has an exciting plot, but it took too long. Mizzy felt authentic and I love the references to 'fizzing' in the tummy to describe uncertainty. As in any good murder mystery, Mizzy leaps to conclusions and makes some errors during her investigation.

This is a sweet tale but I do wonder how many children would stick with it as the pace is slow and gentle.

This is a book that NEEDS listening to! I don't think I've ever had a more impactful audiobook, and I listen to a lot of books!

The thing about this book is that Mizzy has Down's Syndrome and in the printed book version, I think that'll get lost after the first couple of chapters. In this audio version, the narrator also has Down's Syndrome, so you never lose sight of it and really it's a big part of the plot.

Mizzy wants to be a detective. She's also (like most 12yo) desperate to grow up. Her summer is NOT going to plan. In fact, the further into the summer we get, the worse things become. There are laugh-out-loud moments and "Nooooooo" moments.

Poppy Mae Barrett really brings Mizzy to life and I can't wait to see if there will be more.