Mizzy is almost 13 years old. She loves what a lot of others her age do. She has Down syndome, so life is more challenging. I love her personality and how observant she is about the world around her.

The book is very visual and the pacing is perfect. I was as excited as she was about the mysteries she wanted to solve.

The story and plot is also very immersive.

Poppy, the narrator, who also has Down syndrome, really brings Mizzy, who is already a well developed character, to life. I like the way that both Mizzy and Poppy have it. It makes the book even more inclusive.

I myself have disabilities (Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus as well as visual disabilities and I am a wheelchair user), and I know how mean other kids, and adults can be and what it's like to feel misunderstood. Mizzy's condition is written about in such a sensitive, yet honest, way. That's something I really value.

A Skeleton in the Closet (Mizzy Mysteries #1) is such a great book and I'd recommend it to everyone, children and adults.

I wish it were around when I was growing up. I can't wait for the next book.

Thanks to Claire Hatcher-Smith and Farshore for my audiobook in exxchange for an honest and vluntary review.

5 stars