Mysteries of the Seals

This topical mystery/adventure set in a Scottish f^^^shing community moves at a brisk enough pace to entertain most youngsters and b^^^gs important questions about how we manage our natural resources and especially how we treat declining animal species. The villain, Mr da Silva, is as stereotyped as Mrs Northcote-McPherson, the battling lady scientist who makes Boudicca seem like a Womble. He represents self-interest at its most grotesque, whilst the reclusive sea captain is as mystically mad as a hatter and the two child protagonists unerringly fetch up in the right place at the right time. Young readers will enjoy it!