Pat and Stranger: The Map in the Attic

Pat and Stranger: The Map in the Attic

Every great adventure begins with a discovery. For Pat and Stranger, it begins with an old map found in a dusty attic — and a mystery that will take them further than they ever imagined.

About This Book

When Pat stumbles upon a hidden map in the attic, it sets off a chain of events that pulls him and his loyal companion Stranger into an adventure full of clues, surprises and the kind of discoveries that only happen when you are brave enough to follow where a mystery leads. Set against the backdrop of Ardrossan and the surrounding coastline, The Map in the Attic is a story about curiosity, courage and the magic of finding something extraordinary in an ordinary place.

Perfect for young readers who love adventure, mystery and a good story told at a cracking pace, this is the first book in the Pat and Stranger series — and the beginning of a friendship and a set of adventures that will keep readers coming back for more.

What Young Readers Will Love

• A fast-paced mystery with plenty of twists and surprises
• Two brilliant central characters — curious, brave and brilliantly real
• A vivid sense of place rooted in the towns and coastline of North Ayrshire
• The thrill of following clues and piecing together a puzzle
• A story that celebrates friendship, curiosity and the courage to explore

About the Pat and Stranger Series

The Pat and Stranger books are chapter book adventures for children aged 6–12, set in and around Ardrossan on the west coast of Scotland. Each book follows Pat and his companion Stranger through a new mystery — full of local colour, genuine suspense and the kind of storytelling that makes children want to read just one more chapter.