* SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD* SHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDDiscover the first brilliant adventure of reporter-in-training KATE and her mouse RUPERT, in this stunning book, filled with colourful illustrations. Young reporter-in-training Kate and her mouse-accomplice Rupert are on board a train to visit Kate's mum in the Arctic. But as soon as the train departs, mysterious things start happening. A packet of ginger nuts goes missing . . . A collection of gymnastics trophies are stolen . . . And some ancient scrolls disappear . . . Fellow passenger Madame Maude seems the most likely culprit, until a surprising - and delicious - twist turns the whole investigation on its head! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PRAISE FOR KATE ON THE CASE:"Exciting!" - Big Issue"Beautifully illustrated" - Teach Primary"Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" - Armadillo