Book cover of 'Ivy and Bearlock Holmes' with illustrations of two bears and floral elements.

Open book with illustrations and a maze on a white background

Open book showing illustrations and text about the honey-making process

Open book with illustrations and text on a white background

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Flower

£9.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Made To Treasure

A mystery that invites young detectives to crack the case alongside our heroes

When the rare Agave flower vanishes from Bearona's botanic gardens, super-sleuth Ivy and her beloved grandpa Bearlock Holmes spring into action. But this isn't just any ordinary mystery – with multiple suspects and a trail growing cold, they need all the help they can get from sharp-eyed readers ready to solve puzzles and gather clues.

This delightful first adventure in a brand-new series weaves 15 interactive puzzles directly into the story, making readers genuine partners in the investigation. From riddles and sequences to mazes and logic challenges, each puzzle brings young detectives closer to solving the case. Along the way, they'll discover fascinating facts about plants, pollination, the importance of bees, and how honey is made, blending mystery with real-world science and nature.

Created by award-winning author-illustrator Kristyna Litten, who studied at Edinburgh College of Art, this beautifully illustrated chapter book captures the special bond between Ivy and her grandpa through 80 pages of engaging storytelling. Set in the wonderfully imagined world of Bearona, it's designed to bridge the gap between picture books and longer stories, perfect for newly confident readers ready for their next literary adventure.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 80-page hardcover book featuring 15 interactive puzzles woven into the mystery storyline.

Publisher/Manufacturer: Magic Cat Publishing

About the Author-Illustrator: Kristyna Litten studied Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and graduated in 2010. She lives in a beautiful village in Yorkshire and is known for her energetic, expressive artwork created with fast-paced line work and brought to life with digital colour and texture. Her books include "Chickens Can't See in the Dark," "Blue and Bertie," and "Ori's Stars." Kristyna's work has been highly commended for the Macmillan Prize and she has collaborated with clients including Gucci and Aardman.

About the Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing was founded by Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom and is now an imprint of Abrams Books. Winner of Independent Publisher of the Year 2025, Magic Cat specialises in creating beautiful children's books that gently weave important ideas about kindness, friendship, environmental awareness, and mindfulness into engaging stories. They focus on STEM-based illustrated books that help children understand and navigate our complex world.

Series Information: This is the first book in the Ivy and Bearlock Holmes series. The next adventure is set among the dramatic cliffs of Jurassic Ridge, featuring fossils, rivalries, and new characters to meet.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781917044929

Brand: Magic Cat Publishing

Age Range: 5 years and up

Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2cm

Pages: 80 pages

Format: Hardcover

Key Features: 15 interactive puzzles, full-colour illustrations, first in a new series, blends mystery with nature facts

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom.

Standard Delivery: £3.95 Your order will arrive within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Priority Delivery: £5.95 Need something sooner? Priority delivery gets your gifts to you within 1-2 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Free Standard Delivery Orders of £65 and above qualify for complimentary standard delivery. It's our way of saying thank you for choosing quality gifts that matter.

Larger packages are sent via DPD to ensure fast, safe delivery of bigger gifts.

Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.