Guardian Kids’ review
“‘I really enjoyed reading this book and once I’d started reading I found I couldn’t stop!
. . . This is a well written book full of excitement and mystery. I highly recommend it to you.” (Kung Fu Kitty at Guardian Online)
Teach Primary review
“there’s a glorious alchemy at work here in the way [Stevens] blends her influences, creating something that is simultaneously recognisable and totally original . . . All in all, this is an immensely satisfying work; neatly planned, stylishly presented, and superbly readable” (Teach Primary)
The Times review
“I did not guess whodunit. Ripping good fun.” (Alex O’Connell, The Times)
Booktrust review
‘Agatha Christie meets Malory Towers in this 1930s-set mystery, which will delight fans of boarding school stories . . . Neatly plotted with plenty of surprises and an especially endearing narrator in Hazel, this is a gloriously fun first outing for schoolgirl detective duo Wells and Wong.’
The Financial Times review
“Stevens’ novel, set in the 1930s, is a skilful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp . . . The novel works both as an affectionate satire and an effective mystery story, and Stevens can go places Enid Blyton never dreamt of . . . Top class.” (Suzi Feay, The Financial Times)
The Novel Cafe review
“It’s the best book I have read in a long time and I can’t wait for another adventure. I would definitely recommend you to read this book!” (Erin, aged 8.5)
The Telegraph review
“Plotting is what sets this book apart; this is about who was where at the time of the murder, and it’s about finding the chink in the alibi. Stevens’s duo – Daisy, who hides her sharpness under a chummy exterior, and Hazel, recently arrived from Hong Kong and out of place in an English boarding school – are interesting enough to hold up a second volume.” (Lorna Bradbury, The Telegraph)
Alice’s reader review
“I liked all the twists and turns in the plot and the characters were really believable and intriguing. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!” (Alice, aged 11)
Daily Record review
“This book is the best I have read this year and the best debut novel I’ve read for some time. I await the sequel with great excitement.” (Amy Smith, aged 12, the Daily Record)
The Bookbag review
“This is one for all the many readers who love a good school story. Murder Most UnLadylike isn’t a good school story, however: it’s a flippin’ great school story!” (Jill Murphy at The Bookbag)