# Malamander: An Eerie-on-Sea Mystery, Book 1

Malamander is the first book in the Eerie-on-Sea middle-grade mystery series. Herbert Lemon and Violet Parma investigate the disappearance of Violet’s parents and a local sea-monster legend in a spooky seaside setting.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.37 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 33%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:58:43.964Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 1364

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## At a glance

- First instalment of the Eerie-on-Sea mystery series.
- A lost-and-found worker and a girl search for her missing parents.
- The mystery centres on a seaside legend and a possibly real sea-monster.
- The listing describes a spooky middle-grade story.

## Pros

- The missing-person mystery and supernatural legend give the story two connected threads.
- A 320-page print length offers a substantial read for children who enjoy longer mysteries.
- Customer feedback describes the plot as gripping and the characters as engaging.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Publication date: 2 May 2019
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 1406386286
- ISBN-13: 978-1406386288
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
### Reading guidance
- Reading age listed: 8 - 10 years, from customers

## Before you buy

- The title pitches the series to ages 9–12, while the listing's reading-age field says 8–10 and attributes that range to customers. Consider the individual child's reading preferences and tolerance for spooky themes.

## A good fit for

- Young readers who enjoy seaside mysteries, unusual legends and a spooky atmosphere.
- Families looking for a chapter book for children around the listed reading ages, with adult judgement for younger or more sensitive readers.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a non-spooky story or a non-fiction book.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the writing as engaging, the plot as gripping and the characters as appealing, with spooky elements that readers found well judged. This suits the book's mystery-and-monster premise, though the reported age range varies and the story's eerie atmosphere may not suit every child.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the engaging writing, gripping plot and characters.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the spooky elements as enjoyable and the story as suitable for children around 8–12.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Malamander about?
Herbert Lemon helps Violet Parma search for her missing parents, and their investigation leads to the legend of the Malamander.
### Is Malamander part of a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the first book in the Eerie-on-Sea Mystery series.
### What age is this book for?
The listing title suggests ages 9–12, while its reading-age field says 8–10 and notes that this comes from customers. The story includes spooky elements, so suitability depends on the reader.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.

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