BUST OR TRUST: A Kids' Mystery Book

by Small Wardour, Sam Peet (Illustrator)

Overview

Are you ready to unravel the world’s greatest mysteries? Pick up your magnifying glass and put on your detective caps, because you’re about to enter the wacky, case-cracking world of Bust or Trust!

Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly tales with 10 real-life mysteries to dive into, in this new book adventure from the creators of the award-winning Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast.

For example, uncover the secrets behind the mysteries of. . . 

• Bigfoot
• The Loch Ness Monster
• The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
• The Cursed Tombs of Egypt
• The Legend of King Arthur

And much more!

For each mystery you will explore the background to the mystery, the evidence and arguments for both “trusting” and “busting” the mystery, and then YOU will be able to form your own arguments and opinions on the truth! With the potential to enjoy alone or debate with friends and family, this is an engaging, interactive book where kids bust or trust well-known mysteries by acting as the detective themselves. 

Full of fun facts and silly jokes, Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Book is a hilariously entertaining read but also encourages young readers to develop their critical thinking skills. For each mystery readers are encouraged to engage with the evidence and debate themselves whilst developing five key critical thinking skills.

Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Book is the perfect next read for fans of the Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast or for curious kids looking to uncover the truth and have fun with all the family!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781836001720
Publisher:	words & pictures
Publication date:	09/09/2025
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.55(w) x 10.95(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Bust or Trust is brought to you by Small Wardour, a consultancy and production company specializing in the niche but mighty world of children’s audio.

From the Tiger Who Came to Tea to Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Small Wardour has worked on numerous children’s audio productions, before launching their own award-winning podcasts in early 2023. Podcasts in the Small Wardour family include; Super Great Kid’s Stories, My First Podcast, Bullfrogs & Lizards, and, of course, Bust or Trust!

Bust or Trust is a fun-filled podcast for curious kids. With a mix of quirky facts, silly jokes and sharp critical thinking, our Chief Detectives tackle every case, no matter how big! Hosted by resident Myth Buster and Truster’s, Athena Kugblenu and Tiernan Douieb, the show dives into some of the world’s most intriguing mysteries!

Bust or Trust and all of Small Wardour’s other podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Sam Peet is an illustrator who has worked for some of the biggest companies, magazine publications and brands in the world. Sam has worked in-house as a Senior Illustrator at Culture Trip, and runs workshops and lectures at Universities and at the Tumo Centre for Creative Technologies. Sam mainly works within the field of editorial, but continues to work for a wide range of commissions that include advertising, publishing and large-scale murals. Sam creates a dynamic, graphic and bold world, which includes his distinctive character illustrations and maximalist approach.

Editorial Reviews

Back to School Previews - "Engaging and exciting non-fiction adventure [...] this interactive mystery book encourages children to develop critical thinking skills."

—The Bookseller

From the Publisher