David, aged 11
I haven't read the whole book yet, but I have read the first chapter and I think it sounds interesting. I can already see the kind of character Nik is and I like the way she thinks things through!
Discover This Month’s Book
Discover April’s book club title, High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson (Knights Of). We’re so excited to share this brilliant, fast-paced mystery read with you to enjoy in a book club setting – whether with friends, family or your school mates.
Read an extract from the book here, or download our questions to use for discussion in your own book club. Click here to watch all our brilliant videos with Sharna Jackson. Listen to her read from High Rise Mystery, learn how to write a mystery, and more. Check out this month’s Book Club snack recipe, inspired by High-Rise Mystery – this month we are making delicious pierogies!
If you love High Rise Mystery, we’ve got great news! The sequel, Mic Drop, AND our very own World Book Day 2022 £1 book, Peak Peril, are both out now.
April's Book of the Month: High Rise Mystery
- Written by: Sharna Jackson
- Publisher: Knights Of
The detective duo everyone is dying to meet!
Summer in London is hot, the hottest on record, and there’s been a murder in THE TRI: the high-rise home to resident know-it-alls, Nik and Norva. Who better to solve the case?
Armed with curiosity, home-turf knowledge and unlimited time – until the end of the summer holidays anyway. The first whodunnit in a new mystery series by Sharna Jackson.
Discover our Q&A videos with Sharna Jackson, read an extract from the book and download our questions to spark discussions in your own Book Club! You can also order all the Book Club titles online here.
About the author
Sharna Jackson
Sharna Jackson is an author and Artistic Director who specialises in developing and delivering socially-engaged digital initiatives for children and young people across culture, publishing and entertainment.
Sharna has written five books including Tate Kids British Art Activity Book, Tate Kids Modern Art Activity Book and High Rise Mystery. She was named one of The Booksellers Rising Stars in 2013.
Sharna was born and raised in Luton and currently lives in Sheffield – and Rotterdam on a ship built in 1897.
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