Publication Date: 4 June 2026

The Blurb

Meet the number one, best dressed, and (possibly) smallest detective in the world, Monsieur Mustard.

One evening, way past your bedtime, all was quiet in the city of Bath. Fabio Fangtooth was finishing his alphabet soup. When suddenly . . . Whoomp! . . . he disappeared.
Yes, my friends, this is the most SPINE-TINGLING, CLAW-BITING, POOT POOT IN YOUR PANTALOONS mystery that Monsieur Mustard has ever set his little eyes upon.

Can our hero crack the case with the villain hot on his tail?

Stunningly colour illustrated throughout, with graphic novel pages for the exciting detective scenes!

The Review

If you are looking for a quirky, fresh, and delightfully energetic mystery that will instantly capture young readers’ attention, this book is an absolute treat. The story introduces us to the impeccably styled Monsieur Mustard, who might just be the smallest detective in the world, but certainly possesses the biggest personality. Set against the wonderfully familiar backdrop of the city of Bath, the adventure kicks off when Fabio Fangtooth mysteriously vanishes right out of his bowl of alphabet soup, launching an investigation quite unlike any other.

Monsieur Mustard is an action-packed, fast-paced caper that manages to be effortlessly funny while keeping you on the edge of your seats. Readers are invited directly into the fold as our super small sleuth tries to crack the case before the villain catches up with him. It balances just the right amount of spine-tingling suspense with laugh-out-loud moments, making it a brilliant choice for building reading stamina and encouraging reading for pleasure.

I loved how visually stunning the book is throughout. Bursting with vibrant colour illustrations, the story cleverly integrates full graphic novel pages to bring the most exciting detective scenes to life. This brilliant format makes it highly scannable and accessible, perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves their mysteries with plenty of visual flair.

Monsieur Mustard is a celebratory, joyful addition to the primary bookshelf that will leave young readers giggling, guessing, and thoroughly entertained.

Huge thanks to Andersen Press for inviting me to take part in the blog tour. Do make sure you check out all of the other stops!