Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Mario Ambrosi is a children’s author whose debut middle-grade mystery, Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures, is published by Tiny Tree Books. Written for readers aged around 9–12, the story follows Scarlett as she investigates a set of missing photographs while her gran’s memory declines, combining a detective plot with an exploration of dementia and family bonds.
The novel was acquired by Tiny Tree through an open submissions call, with worldwide rights secured by the publisher. Reader listings on Goodreads record Ambrosi as the author of Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures, and School Reading List includes him in its featured author resources.
Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures was published in July 2025.
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