Get a Clue, Dad! is a podcast where a tween and her dad discuss mystery novels aimed at middle grade readers. In episode three, MJ and her dad, Aidan, discuss First Class Murder by Robin Stevens.

First Class Murder is the third novel in the Wells and Wong mystery series. Set in the 1930s, this story sees our young sleuths traveling on the famous Orient Express with Hazel's father. When they hear news of a foreign spy aboard, they decide they will find them but before that happens they happen upon a murder!

The discussion is split into two parts. We start with a spoiler-free conversation before we dish everything after the spoiler warning drops.

Aidan from Mysteries Ahoy! briefly explains what a closed circle mystery is and what its distinctive elements are.

Books for adults referenced in this episode:

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie

Books for middle grade readers referenced in this episode:

Murder is Bad Manners by Robin Stevens

Poison is Not Polite by Robin Stevens

Blog posts referenced in this episode:

Five to Try: And Then There Were None Homages (Mysteries Ahoy!)

Get a Clue, Dad! is a podcast where a tween and her dad discuss mystery novels aimed at middle grade readers. In episode two, MJ and her dad, Aidan, discuss Poison is not Polite (known in the UK as Arsenic for Tea) by Robin Stevens.

Poison is Not Polite is the second novel in the Wells and Wong mystery series. Set in the 1930s, this story sees our young sleuths and several school chums spending their holidays at Daisy's family home and preparing for her birthday party. When one of the house guests is murdered after a big row with Daisy's father, the pair have to work out who was really responsible!

The discussion is split into two parts. We start with a spoiler-free conversation before we dish everything after the spoiler warning drops.