To celebrate the UK publication of the paperback edition of Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures (Tiny Tree, 17 July 2025), Mario Ambrosi’s Bath Children’s Novel Award shortlisted debut for middle-grade readers, we have a copy give away by prize draw.

Some mysteries are bigger than they seem…

Twelve-year-old Scarlett Buckling loves a detective story, but when her beloved Gran goes missing in the night, she faces a real-life case like no other.

Gran’s confused, frightened and desperate to find something important – her missing pictures. With the help of brainy best friend Bournemouth, Scarlett launches an investigation. But Gran’s memory is fading, Mum’s useless boyfriend James is acting suspiciously and the clues don’t add up. As the kids dig deeper, they uncover a shocking truth – there’s more to Gran’s pictures than it seems and finding them might be the key to helping her feel safe again. But can Scarlett and Bournemouth solve the case before it’s too late?

A heartwarming mystery about family, friendship and finding connections that matter.

Enter the prize draw

The prize draw to win a paperback copy of Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures by Mario Ambrosi is open to UK residents with full terms here. To take part, simple enter your name and email address below before 23:59 BST on 31st July 2025.