Werelock and Scratch: Robbery Most Puzzling
Book 2: An interactive detective story for kids aged 7-9
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4449-8113-1 (ISBN)
Description
Calling all mystery fans: The Werelock and Scratch Detective Agency needs you for their second case!
Can you help Werelock - the world's greatest (and only) werewolf detective - and his raven assistant, Scratch, save the day before it's too late?
With puzzles, clues and riddles to work out, this hilarious, highly illustrated, werewolf-filled take on Sherlock Holmes needs the reader's help to crack the case!
Hot off the heels of their triumphant first case, Werelock and Scratch have a thief to track down.
An all-powerful Crystal has been taken, along with clues to uncover four more. The trail to find the missing Crystal is full of danger and our daring duo must face off against a mysterious new villain.
If the villain gets their hands on all five Crystals, they'll be unstoppable. Will our brave werewolf detective, his trusty raven assistant and you, dear reader, get there first?
Praise for Book 1:
'A brilliantly fun puzzle-filled mystery!' - Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons
'Packed with mystery, magic and cracking clues, this fang-tastic new series is sure to delight mini-sleuths everywhere.' - Lucy Brandt, author of the Leonora Bolt series
'I loved this book, it is AWESOME!' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
'Fun mystery detective story' - Toppsta reviewer, read to kid aged 9
'Such a fantastic book . . . I couldn't put it down and didn't want to go to sleep' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
'The puzzles made the story really fun and Scratch was my favourite' - Toppsta reviewer, age 7
'I like how you can solve clues throughout this book' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
Can you help Werelock - the world's greatest (and only) werewolf detective - and his raven assistant, Scratch, save the day before it's too late?
With puzzles, clues and riddles to work out, this hilarious, highly illustrated, werewolf-filled take on Sherlock Holmes needs the reader's help to crack the case!
Hot off the heels of their triumphant first case, Werelock and Scratch have a thief to track down.
An all-powerful Crystal has been taken, along with clues to uncover four more. The trail to find the missing Crystal is full of danger and our daring duo must face off against a mysterious new villain.
If the villain gets their hands on all five Crystals, they'll be unstoppable. Will our brave werewolf detective, his trusty raven assistant and you, dear reader, get there first?
Praise for Book 1:
'A brilliantly fun puzzle-filled mystery!' - Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons
'Packed with mystery, magic and cracking clues, this fang-tastic new series is sure to delight mini-sleuths everywhere.' - Lucy Brandt, author of the Leonora Bolt series
'I loved this book, it is AWESOME!' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
'Fun mystery detective story' - Toppsta reviewer, read to kid aged 9
'Such a fantastic book . . . I couldn't put it down and didn't want to go to sleep' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
'The puzzles made the story really fun and Scratch was my favourite' - Toppsta reviewer, age 7
'I like how you can solve clues throughout this book' - Toppsta reviewer, age 8
Reviews / Votes
With riddles and clues integrated directly into the narrative, the book provides an educational yet hilariously spirited reading experience. * Minipreneur Children's Book Reviews Spring 2026 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-8113-1 (9781444981131)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
K. R. Thompson
Werelock and Scratch: Robbery Most Puzzling
Book 2: A puzzle solving, interactive, werewolf detective adventure
E-Book
03/2026
Hodder Children's Books
€4.99
Available for download
Persons
K.R. Thompson (Author)
Long ago in the late 1900s, six-year-old K.R. decided that she was destined to do two things: write children's books; and set up a detective agency to solve quirky mysteries. And so began a decades-long adventure, via a much-loved job as a library assistant, a much-less-loved job stuffing envelopes, and a career as a lawyer... until finally, K.R.'s passion for children's books was reignited by the birth of her children. Now, with the creation of the Werelock and Scratch series, K.R. can finally get to work solving the quirkiest of puzzling mysteries in a world completely of her own making.
K.R. Thompson was born in Essex, UK, grew up in South East London and now lives by the sea in West Sussex with her husband, two children, a cheeky cat and the occasional visiting hedgehog. When she isn't dreaming up stories and mysteries, K.R. can most often be found heading out for walks with a coffee in one hand, a reading book in the other, and a pocketful of snacks to nibble along the way.
Binny Talib (Illustrator)
Binny Talib is an award-winning author, Illustrator and surface pattern designer, based in Sydney, Australia. Binny has a whimsical, contemporary style and has illustrated more than 40 books, ranging from picture, baby board, non-fiction and chapter books.
Long ago in the late 1900s, six-year-old K.R. decided that she was destined to do two things: write children's books; and set up a detective agency to solve quirky mysteries. And so began a decades-long adventure, via a much-loved job as a library assistant, a much-less-loved job stuffing envelopes, and a career as a lawyer... until finally, K.R.'s passion for children's books was reignited by the birth of her children. Now, with the creation of the Werelock and Scratch series, K.R. can finally get to work solving the quirkiest of puzzling mysteries in a world completely of her own making.
K.R. Thompson was born in Essex, UK, grew up in South East London and now lives by the sea in West Sussex with her husband, two children, a cheeky cat and the occasional visiting hedgehog. When she isn't dreaming up stories and mysteries, K.R. can most often be found heading out for walks with a coffee in one hand, a reading book in the other, and a pocketful of snacks to nibble along the way.
Binny Talib (Illustrator)
Binny Talib is an award-winning author, Illustrator and surface pattern designer, based in Sydney, Australia. Binny has a whimsical, contemporary style and has illustrated more than 40 books, ranging from picture, baby board, non-fiction and chapter books.