Detective Maisie Hitchens: The Case of the Blind Beetle – Holly Webb (Ukrainian Hardcover)

Detective Maisie Hitchens: The Case of the Blind Beetle is a classic children’s adventure by Holly Webb, where curiosity and cleverness spark a thrilling investigation. Set in Victorian London, Maisie, a resourceful young girl with a heart full of justice, encounters a mystery at the British Museum involving Lord Dacre’s prized Egyptian scarab beetle—a precious jewel-like artifact said to be cursed. When it goes missing, suspicion falls on the wrong person, and it’s up to Maisie and her trusted pup Eddie to follow hints, dodge danger, and restore fairness.

This Ukrainian hardcover, published in 2020 by BookChef, spans 176 pages, formatted neatly in 128 × 200 mm, and weighs approximately 150 g. Translated by Yuliia Pidhorna, the book combines historical intrigue with youthful bravery, encouraging readers around ages 8 + to embrace empathy, keen observation, and perseverance while demystifying museum legends and Victorian mores.