Watts & Whiskerton: The Great Glacier Hotel Heist
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Templar Books
Published:12th Feb '26
Should be back in stock very soon

Join Watts and Whiskerton, a charming dog and cat detective duo, on a curious new case!
'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* review of Watts & Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure
The third instalment in an adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!
Watts is looking forward to a holiday at the Great Glacier Hotel and Ski Resort. But when they arrive, his and Pearl's quiet vacation soon turns into another high-stakes investigation: the priceless Ice Crystal has been stolen from the hotel safe, and his parents are the prime suspects!
Will Watts and Pearl be able to clear Mr and Mrs Watts' names? And will they be able to catch the real jewel thief? This dog and cat detective duo will have to navigate through heavy snow, suspicious staff, and a locked room mystery. But will they manage to ski, sleuth and save the day?
From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren. Purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.
Highly illustrated throughout in child-friendly, two-tone colours, the adventures of Watts & Whiskerton are doggedly delightful and purr-fectly fun for emerging young readers. . . With McLaren's comic-style illustrations and a locked room mystery bursting with sleuthing, heavy snow, and suspicious staff, Watts and Whiskerton's ice-packed new adventure is guaranteed to melt every reader's heart! -- Pam Norfolk * Yorkshire Evening Post *
This fun detective story for 5+ year olds blends snow, skiing, teamwork and plenty of illustrated inferential clues. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List *
[An] adorable series for kids aged five upwards. * The Sunday Post *
A beautifully illustrated and utterly charming detective story for younger readers that will hook them in and have them trying to solve the mystery as the clues reveal themselves, this is a read that is perfect for shared cosy bedtimes for those who are just starting to enjoy chapter books and will also be really popular with those who are newly confident and looking for something longer than a picture book. * World's Smallest Library *
A terrific adventure. . . Visual storytelling is a vital element of the tale with the illustrations adding much to the drama, making this book one that will also be enjoyed by younger graphic novel fans. * Red Reading Hub *
ISBN: 9781800786639
Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 11mm
Weight: 194g
128 pages