*"A first-rate whodunit, reminiscent of a game of Clue and terrific preparation for the works of Agatha Christie."

– Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

*“Though Stevens handles the mystery element to perfection . . . what really shines is the depiction of her characters, especially bossy, egocentric Daisy, and loyal, smart Hazel, always aware that she is ‘other.’ A smashing good time.”

– Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

PRAISE FOR MURDER IS BAD MANNERS

*“Irresistible.”

– Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

*"A pitch-perfect snapshot of adolescent friendship... A sharp-witted debut for Stevens, one that will leave readers eagerly awaiting subsequent installments."

– Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"[A] delightful romp....This book, the first in a series, is a "jolly good read," one which intermediate girls will enjoy and share."

– School Library Connection

"[A] first-rate homage to English boarding school adventure and period murder-mystery tales....Middle-schoolers with a taste for Agatha Christie (and perhaps PBS costume or mystery dramas) will eat this up and ask for more."

– The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s

“Wells and Wong . . . leave readers eager to read more of their appealing tales."

– Shelf-Awareness Pro

"Stevens’s engaging tale shines with the reflected charms of its detecting duo, a winsome combination of thoughtfulness and relish."

– School Library Journal

“Nancy Drew, meet Wells and Wong.”

– Booklist

"Friendship, boarding school, and a murder worthy of Agatha Christie."

– The Bookseller

"A skillful blend of golden era crime novel and boarding school romp, with a winning central relationship between plump, anxious Hazel, a new girl who has arrived from Hong Kong, and the super-confident blonde English rose, Daisy Wells. The novel works well both as an affectionate satire and an effective mystery story. . . . Top class."

– Suzie Feay, Financial Times

"Reading Murder Is Bad Manners is like drinking cocoa by a fireside: It is warm and witty and deeply satisfying."

– Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers and Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms

"Murder Is Bad Manners lured me in with a charming British voice, and then, just as I started to get cozy, snap! I was trapped in a serious mystery problem. Robin Stevens develops her girl detectives with a light, deft touch and delivers denouement with a flourish."

– Nancy Springer, author of the Enola Holmes series

“Robin Stevens's MURDER IS BAD MANNERS is what I wish every mystery could be: a perfectly-plotted puzzle told in a deft and charming voice. The story is a brilliant mixture of classic detective work and contemporary humor—I enjoyed every page!”

– Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night Gardener and Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

"Satisfyingly unpredictable. I did not guess the whodunit. Ripping good fun."

– Alex O'Connell, The Times of London

"Really cleverly done and unexpected for what I thought would be a straightforward whodunit caper."

– Melissa Cox, Head Children's Buyer at Waterstones

"[H]ighly enjoyable bunbreak reading."

– Shelf Awareness