Pick a Story: A Minibeast Ogre Detective Adventure (Pick a Story)

by Sarah Coyle, Adam Walker-Parker (Illustrator)

Overview

Do you love minibeasts? How about ogres? And detectives? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure!

Lami is looking after her cousin’s hamster, Hamlet. The trouble is, Hamlet has disappeared … and she needs YOUR help to find him!

Is Hamlet mingling with minibeasts? Being ogled by an ogre? Or dabbling with detectives? It’s up to YOU to decide!

Pick a Story is the ONLY series where young readers choose between three completely different worlds – allowing them to change the story as it happens. Children are excited by having choice and a feeling of agency, and it fires their imaginations.

Choice and value! Readers choose the direction of the adventure on every page. With endless story paths to be taken, the adventure is always different.

Packed with activities! Each page includes an activity, such as search-and-find, odd-one-out, mazes and more – perfect for immersing and engaging young readers.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008680268
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	07/14/2026
Series:	Pick a Story
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.62(w) x 10.81(h) x 0.06(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Sarah Coyle is a children's author and actress who started writing for children after becoming a mum. She is the author of The Biggest Story and Once You’re Sleeping as well as the other fun-packed books in the Pick a Story series. She lives in Bath with her family.

Adam Walker-Parker began his creative career painting fine art. He published his first children’s book in 2015, and has since published over 20 titles. He lives with his family in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, which provide endless inspiration for his work.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the series:

“With twists and turns and decisions to make on every page, this book takes young readers on a whirlwind adventure” – Teach Primary

‘The ideal book to inspire a lifelong love of reading’ – Lancashire Newspaper Group

'A truly un-put-downable book’ – Armadillo Magazine

‘The dynamic and detailed instructions perfectly match the bonkers settings of the different story paths’ – BookTrust

September 2022 Book of the Month – LoveReading4Kids

‘A very interactive and colourful book full of exciting adventure stories and problem solving [and] packed with thrills’ – The Green Parent

From the Publisher