Welcome to Stagnant Swamp State School

Join Simon Smithers and Claire Calthorpe as they investigate a mystery at Stagnant Swamp State School involving a missing trophy; some small, muddy footprints; and several suspicious library books. Cartoon illustrations.Along the way you will be terrified by Mrs Blanchings in her crystal-encrusted spectacles! You will feel your stomach churn at the description of Mr Creechley's ear wax! You will be moved to tears when Mr Merriwether treads on the juiciest monster pickle ever! And you will laugh out loud when Simon and Claire face mortal danger! In here, you will find an unrivalled collection of disgusting, decrepit, selfish, difficult and unpleasant people all getting up to no good whatsoever. Luckily, not all of them will come out of it alive!!!The author, Professor Nigel Peasbody, esq is an eminent historian whose writing has been compared to that of Lemony Snickett. Suitable for children and adults who like well-crafted language and an intelligent, funny, fast-paced, action-packed story with a complex plot and interesting characters. Includes numerous cartoon illustrations by Sharon Rowe to keep everyone entertained.