The Crumbs of Catastrophe

Muffins are missing. Clues are crumbling. And one turtle has secrets.

Judith Shakespeare has one goal: bake the perfect muffin for the town's Midsummer Picnic. But when her masterpiece goes mysteriously missing, she and her brother Hamnet are pulled into a pastry-themed puzzle that's anything but sweet.

With their older sister Susanna reluctantly in tow (and their turtle Shellspeare surprisingly useful), the trio stumbles onto a hidden map, floury pawprints, and a trail of clues scattered across Stratford-upon-Avon.

But someone else is on the case - and they're always one step ahead.

Packed with sibling squabbles, Tudor tidbits, and sleuthy fun, The Crumbs of Catastrophe is the first deliciously clever adventure in The Stratford Jr. Mysteries.

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The Crumbs of Catastrophe

Muffins are missing. Clues are crumbling. And one turtle has secrets.

Judith Shakespeare has one goal: bake the perfect muffin for the town's Midsummer Picnic. But when her masterpiece goes mysteriously missing, she and her brother Hamnet are pulled into a pastry-themed puzzle that's anything but sweet.

With their older sister Susanna reluctantly in tow (and their turtle Shellspeare surprisingly useful), the trio stumbles onto a hidden map, floury pawprints, and a trail of clues scattered across Stratford-upon-Avon.

But someone else is on the case - and they're always one step ahead.

Packed with sibling squabbles, Tudor tidbits, and sleuthy fun, The Crumbs of Catastrophe is the first deliciously clever adventure in The Stratford Jr. Mysteries.

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The Crumbs of Catastrophe

The Crumbs of Catastrophe

by Christian Fischer
The Crumbs of Catastrophe

The Crumbs of Catastrophe

by Christian Fischer

Overview

Muffins are missing. Clues are crumbling. And one turtle has secrets.

Judith Shakespeare has one goal: bake the perfect muffin for the town's Midsummer Picnic. But when her masterpiece goes mysteriously missing, she and her brother Hamnet are pulled into a pastry-themed puzzle that's anything but sweet.

With their older sister Susanna reluctantly in tow (and their turtle Shellspeare surprisingly useful), the trio stumbles onto a hidden map, floury pawprints, and a trail of clues scattered across Stratford-upon-Avon.

But someone else is on the case - and they're always one step ahead.

Packed with sibling squabbles, Tudor tidbits, and sleuthy fun, The Crumbs of Catastrophe is the first deliciously clever adventure in The Stratford Jr. Mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798231625970
Publisher: Tales & Toastings Books
Publication date: 08/11/2025
Series: The Stratford Jr. Mysteries , #1
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.17(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Christian Fischer is a passionate storyteller, historian, and proud descendant of Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII. Inspired by a childhood gift of a red typewriter and a deep love for Shakespeare, Christian weaves history and imagination into richly layered stories that give voice to the forgotten - from Shakespeare's children to the hidden figures of the Tudor court.

With roots stretching across England, Scotland, Germany, and Denmark, Christian's writing celebrates family legacy, resilience, and the power of memory. When not crafting adventures set in the streets of Henley-in-Arden or unraveling royal mysteries, Christian enjoys exploring ancestral history, creating evocative portraits of historical figures, and sharing these stories to inspire young readers and adults alike.

Christian lives in the United States with family and believes in the magic of storytelling to connect generations, honor the past, and spark hope for the future.

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