Watts & Whiskerton: The Great Glacier Hotel Heist
Age 5 +
Paperback
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12 February 2026Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts & Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure
The third instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!
Watts is looking forward to a holiday at the Great Glacier Hotel and Ski Resort. But when they arrive, his and Pearl's quiet vacation soon turns into another high-stakes investigation: the priceless Ice Crystal has been stolen from the hotel safe, and his parents are the prime suspects!
Will Watts and Pearl be able to clear Mr and Mrs Watts' names? And will they be able to catch the real jewel thief? This dog and cat detective duo will have to navigate through heavy snow, suspicious staff, and a locked room mystery. But will they manage to ski, sleuth and save the day?
From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.
The third instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!
Watts is looking forward to a holiday at the Great Glacier Hotel and Ski Resort. But when they arrive, his and Pearl's quiet vacation soon turns into another high-stakes investigation: the priceless Ice Crystal has been stolen from the hotel safe, and his parents are the prime suspects!
Will Watts and Pearl be able to clear Mr and Mrs Watts' names? And will they be able to catch the real jewel thief? This dog and cat detective duo will have to navigate through heavy snow, suspicious staff, and a locked room mystery. But will they manage to ski, sleuth and save the day?
From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.
Details
12 February 2026
9781800786639Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
Highly illustrated throughout in child-friendly, two-tone colours, the adventures of Watts & Whiskerton are doggedly delightful and purr-fectly fun for emerging young readers. . . With McLaren's comic-style illustrations and a locked room mystery bursting with sleuthing, heavy snow, and suspicious staff, Watts and Whiskerton's ice-packed new adventure is guaranteed to melt every reader's heart!
This fun detective story for 5+ year olds blends snow, skiing, teamwork and plenty of illustrated inferential clues.
[An] adorable series for kids aged five upwards.
A beautifully illustrated and utterly charming detective story for younger readers that will hook them in and have them trying to solve the mystery as the clues reveal themselves, this is a read that is perfect for shared cosy bedtimes for those who are just starting to enjoy chapter books and will also be really popular with those who are newly confident and looking for something longer than a picture book.
