Kate and her dad are travelling on Miss Custard, a white steamboat enjoying a trip courtesy of Kate’s idol who got in touch after reading her brilliant story aboard the Arctic Express. Ms. Rodriguez asked Kate to write a special story while aboard Miss Custard.

The story is about shrimp and Kate is not entirely inspired by this piece so when a more exciting prospect falls into her lap, she immediately sets things in motion. New friend Bertie, and pet mouse, Rupert are with her every step of the way as they read an old diary of an intrepid bird spotter, named Bloom. He was searching for the silver wibbler for many years without luck.

Bertie, Kate and Rupert use some clever tricks, like lock picking, pirating and map making to discover the truth behind this elusive bird.

Kate is a brilliant “special correspondent” like her idol and can spot a story a mile off. She has just the right skills and determination, not to mention curiosity to discover clues and find answers.

This series is brilliant and I love that Kate travels with Dad while mum is off making amazing seaweed discoveries. Rupert is the ultimate best friend, supporting their adventures at every opportunity.
The illustrations are superb and make this the perfect series for young readers wanting to move into more in depth mysteries without missing out on all the fab pictures!

The first sequel in this young-reading adventure series is pretty much on a par with the first – there's little to it beyond a certain exuberance and wackiness. Kate has come to the attention of the special correspondent heroine she's long adored, but as a first writing assignment she seems to be stuck on a paddle steamer on some nameless jungle river, writing about shrimps and fishing competitions. Lo and behold, however, when what are found but clues that the world's most rare and sought-after bird, a bird many birders find so secretive they've doubted its existence, might just be within their grasp? And therefore the grasp of all on board?

Again the richness of the story comes from the bonkers setting and the fact it's flab-free, although we still should have more of Kate's personality to make us care. David Tazzyman-styled illustrations show the wacky world of this series, but also how less-than-original it all can seem. Still, the tightness of the drama and the switcheroos going on did make me feel like giving it three and a half stars – until the unsavoury ending, at least. Still, that in itself is going to earn this five stars from its target audience, so I shall just say the series is much better suited for the very young-minded, and part ways here.

Review of Book One - http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/Kate_on_the_Case_by_Hannah_Peck

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange of my honest opinion!

I've seen the first book in the series at work for many months and it has always caught my eye! So I couldn't resist myself when I saw that the second one was available here!

I was a bit hesitant, though, as I wasn't sure if it was better to read the first book first, but as each book follows a different case, I found no problems at all following the story!

I really enjoyed this cute mystery! I thought it is perfect for any kid 5+, and they will be able to have an amazing time reading about Kate and her two peculiar, best friends!

The only thing I could complain about is that in the kindle edition I read, the pictures were all over the place and couldn't see them properly.

Other than that, I am so excited to keep reading this series!

What a superb second adventure for the intrepid Kate. This time she is in South America and gets caught up in to the search for a mythical bird called the Silver Wibbler. However, there are dark goings on and our young heroine finds herself in great danger. This is a brilliant adventure for those young readers with ambitions to be a detective when they grow up.

A wonderful book by Hannah peck. I loved the story and the characters within the book. Looking forward to the next Kate on the case Mystery.