No one is better at solving mysteries than Squishy Taylor ... which is lucky because she keeps running right into them!

Sita ‘Squishy’ Taylor is a cheeky, sneaky 11-year-old who lives with her dad and step-family in a very crowded apartment. Luckily for Squishy, their building is huge – and there's always plenty of mysteries to investigate!

In Squishy Taylor and a Question of Trust, the most boring neighbour in the world suddenly starts being SUPER-interesting, and there’s evidence of diamond smugglers everywhere! The only person who can put all the pieces together is Squishy – which would be MUCH easier if only the police would trust her.

Australian superstar Squishy Taylor is a curious, likeable and instantly relatable hero for ALL kids aged 6 and up. She’s part of a blended family – a new kind of normal for so many kids, whether it’s a Modern Family or more of a Brady Bunch. Between nightly Skype-chats with her mum, dealing with a noisy baby or her two new ‘bonus sisters’, there’s always a new challenge or exciting mystery to solve. Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters (#1) was listed as a CBCA Notable Book and was shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize.

Perfect for:

• Independent readers aged 6+ seeking engaging and exciting real-life stories


• Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking well-rounded and modern female protagonists.


• Fans of bestselling series such as Billie B Brown, Willa and Woof and Stella & Marigold.