Elderberry & Jones Mysteries – The Phantom Footballer: For fans of Barrington Stoke-style fiction – a paranormal/magical mystery for ages 8-10, written at an accessible reading level for 7-8 year olds.

Description

A missing manager. A fake ghost. A fairy with a Liverpool shirt and a secret.

Oliver Jones and Ellie Elderberry are back-and this time, the trail of clues leads straight to the legendary Old Trafford stadium.

What was supposed to be a VIP football tour turns into another mystery when Manchester United’s manager vanishes, spooky warnings echo through the halls, and a ghostly footballer begins haunting the trophy room.

With his trusty notebook and a fairy best friend who still can’t say “Liverpool” properly, Oliver must uncover the truth behind the phantom before the season kicks off… or someone gets red-carded for real.

Perfect for readers who love:

⚽ Funny adventures with football, ghosts & gobsmackers

���� A magical best friend with wings

���� Clue-hunting, fast-talking kid detectives

���� Short, high-interest chapter books for ages 7-9 (and reluctant readers aged 9-11)

Elderberry & Jones: The Phantom Footballer is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery filled with cheeky twists, big laughs, and just enough fairy magic to keep you guessing.

For fans of Isadora Moon, Dirty Bertie, and Barrington Stoke’s accessible fiction.