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With black-and-white illustrations throughout, whodunit mysteries in each book and a curious main character whose name is Shenanigan, this is a favourite for all children aged 9+.

On the day they are born, each Swift is brought before the Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition, and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately, Shenanigan Swift has other ideas. She wants to be a detective, which is lucky, really, because when one of the Family tries to murder Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude, someone has to work out whodunit. So begins Shenanigan's sleuthing work, thanks to which no crime will go unnoticed. 

This is Beth Lincoln's debut series, while Claire Powell has already illustrated some of our favourite children's books. This series is the perfect next read if you already love Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket.

All The Swifts books in order:

Book 1: The Swifts (2024)
Book 2: The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues (2024)

For more books like this, check out our recommended Best Funny Book Series for 9 and 10 year olds.

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Book 1
The Swifts
Book 1

The Swifts

'A stunning debut . . . laugh-out-loud funny' - ObserverDiscover the hilarious New York Times bestselling mystery advent... MoreThe Swifts

(54 reviews) 5 54
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Book 2
The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues
Book 2

The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

An instant New York Times bestseller and sequel to the multi-award-winning The Swifts - a gleeful gothic mystery perfect... MoreThe Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

(10 reviews) 5 10
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Book 3
The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers
Book 3

The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers

The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling mystery series.In the depths of winter, Shenanigan Swift and her fam... MoreThe Swifts: A Garden of Vipers

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The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

22nd August 2024
(10 reviews) 5 10

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The Swifts

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  • The Swifts

    The Swifts

    by EdenG

    I really like this fun Detective book about a girl named shenanigan
     when murders start happening in her house and she must solve
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    The Swifts

    by EsmeB_123

    This book was so big there is also a massive plot twist. I was hooked. Shenanigan is a really good character and all of the people involved make for a...

  • The Swifts

    The Swifts

    by EleanorRose

    This is quite a long book with some more complex words. It was exciting but also a bit scary. It was fun and funny. ...

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