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Agatha Mistery #3
The King of Scotland's Sword
Rumors of ancient curses and mischievous ghosts surround the disappearance of a priceless sword said to belong to the legendary Scottish King, Robert the Bruce. Determined to solve the case of this missing relic, Agatha packs her kit and heads to the Highlands!
144 pages, Paperback
First published December 21, 2010
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Steve Stevenson
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December 13, 2025
Project Learning English on my own through children's and middle-grade books. I think that character "Agatha" is obviously inspired by Agatha Christie and her cat's name (Watson) is also a Sherlock Holmes' reference. Clever tricks to present Classical Literature for children and pre-teens.
The characters: "AGATHA MYSTERY - 12 y.o., an aspiring mystery writer; has a formidable memory / DASH - Agatha's cousin and student at the private school Eye International Detective Academy / CHANDLER - Butler and former boxer with impeccable British style / WATSON - Obnoxious Siberian cat with the nose of a bloodhound / GRANDDAD IAN - Scotland's premier builder of hot-air balloons."
DESTINATION: Dunnottar Castle, Scotland. OBJECTIVE: To discover who stole the ancient broadsword that once belonged to the legendary king of Scotland Robert the Bruce.
The characters: "AGATHA MYSTERY - 12 y.o., an aspiring mystery writer; has a formidable memory / DASH - Agatha's cousin and student at the private school Eye International Detective Academy / CHANDLER - Butler and former boxer with impeccable British style / WATSON - Obnoxious Siberian cat with the nose of a bloodhound / GRANDDAD IAN - Scotland's premier builder of hot-air balloons."
DESTINATION: Dunnottar Castle, Scotland. OBJECTIVE: To discover who stole the ancient broadsword that once belonged to the legendary king of Scotland Robert the Bruce.
April 10, 2021
O noua aventura a familiei Mistery, de aceasta data in Scotia, tara fascinanta. Pisica Watson ajura si ea cat poate la investigatie si noul personajul al cartii cu numarul 3 e bunicul Godfrey, un faimos constructor de baloane cu aer cald.
April 27, 2015
This is a cute story that kids who want to be spies (a phase that each one of my kids went through) will appreciate. I chose this one in the series because of its location and I don't think I need to read any more of them, but I did have fun.
November 19, 2018
Review for "The King of Scotland's Sword" by Sir Steve Stevenson:
It's the third book from the "Agatha: Girl of Mystery" series written by famous author Sir Steve Stevenson. The story focuses on Agatha, her cousin Larry, her butler Chandler and their cat Watson embarking on another journey to solve a mystery. This time the destination is Scotland, the land of bagpipes, majestic castles, quilts, legends and the home of the Loch Ness Monster. In this story Agatha has to find a priceless sword whom others believe it was stolen by ghosts and has to see if the rumors about the castle being cursed is true.
Adventure, the beauty of the Highlands, courage, teamwork, history, the grand Scottish architecture, action and much more can be found in this amazing mystery story.
Mr. Stevenson can be considered the founder of detective and murder mystery novels for children through his simple style which is easy to understand. While reading each of the five volumes, the reader will also find the style of Agatha Christie (creator of the famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple) mixed with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the Sherlock Holmes series), spy movies and Indiana Jones from which a masterpiece was born. Not only that his novels made us readers get out of touch of reality for a little, but they invite us to take a journey around the world too.
Adventure, trips, mysteries, bravery, cleverness and intelligence, humor are only some of the things that you’ll discover in the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series. I recommend these books not only to young readers, but to adults as well.
It's the third book from the "Agatha: Girl of Mystery" series written by famous author Sir Steve Stevenson. The story focuses on Agatha, her cousin Larry, her butler Chandler and their cat Watson embarking on another journey to solve a mystery. This time the destination is Scotland, the land of bagpipes, majestic castles, quilts, legends and the home of the Loch Ness Monster. In this story Agatha has to find a priceless sword whom others believe it was stolen by ghosts and has to see if the rumors about the castle being cursed is true.
Adventure, the beauty of the Highlands, courage, teamwork, history, the grand Scottish architecture, action and much more can be found in this amazing mystery story.
Mr. Stevenson can be considered the founder of detective and murder mystery novels for children through his simple style which is easy to understand. While reading each of the five volumes, the reader will also find the style of Agatha Christie (creator of the famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple) mixed with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the Sherlock Holmes series), spy movies and Indiana Jones from which a masterpiece was born. Not only that his novels made us readers get out of touch of reality for a little, but they invite us to take a journey around the world too.
Adventure, trips, mysteries, bravery, cleverness and intelligence, humor are only some of the things that you’ll discover in the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series. I recommend these books not only to young readers, but to adults as well.
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May 24, 2021 LA ESPADA DEL REY DE ESCOCIA #3#
AUTOR: Sir Steve Stevenson
PERSONAJES: El abuelo Godfrey, Mister Kent, Watson, Agatha, y Larry.
Larry es un estudiante en una escuela para detectives, y como examen tiene que descubrir quien a robado la espada del rey de escocia, desaparecida en el castillo de Dunnottar.
Larry se lleva a su prima, a su abuelo, al gato de su prima y a Mister Kent, un ex boxeador y mayordomo.
OPINIÓN PERSONAL: Este libro me recuerda a los de Geronimo Stilton, a mi me ha gustado mucho ya que la lectura te engancha a leer más.
VALORACIÓN: 4.8/5
AUTOR: Sir Steve Stevenson
PERSONAJES: El abuelo Godfrey, Mister Kent, Watson, Agatha, y Larry.
Larry es un estudiante en una escuela para detectives, y como examen tiene que descubrir quien a robado la espada del rey de escocia, desaparecida en el castillo de Dunnottar.
Larry se lleva a su prima, a su abuelo, al gato de su prima y a Mister Kent, un ex boxeador y mayordomo.
OPINIÓN PERSONAL: Este libro me recuerda a los de Geronimo Stilton, a mi me ha gustado mucho ya que la lectura te engancha a leer más.
VALORACIÓN: 4.8/5
September 26, 2018
Inca un motiv pentru care sa-ti doresti sa fii copil in ziua de azi! Atatea carti minunate destinate acestui segment de varsta... O carticica bine scrisa, pe care am devorat-o. Personajele sunt incantatoare, ilustratiile la fel. Sunt hotarata sa citesc toate cartile din serie!
De ce 4 stelute si nu 5? Mi s-a parut destul de nesigura ascunzatoarea sabiei dupa ce a fost furata... In rest, numai de bine!
De ce 4 stelute si nu 5? Mi s-a parut destul de nesigura ascunzatoarea sabiei dupa ce a fost furata... In rest, numai de bine!
January 31, 2019
***Valoración 2.5/5 a 3/5 estrellas***
Este libro nos cuenta sobre la desaparición de la espada que iba a ser presentada al público en el castillo de Dunnottar. Sin embargo todos los presentes se han quedado dormido por lo que llaman a Larry para que investigue sobre esa misteriosa desaparición y es cuando el equipo Mystery vuelve a trabajar...
Este libro nos cuenta sobre la desaparición de la espada que iba a ser presentada al público en el castillo de Dunnottar. Sin embargo todos los presentes se han quedado dormido por lo que llaman a Larry para que investigue sobre esa misteriosa desaparición y es cuando el equipo Mystery vuelve a trabajar...
October 11, 2021
e anche questa avventura si è rivelata un successo! è stato bello conoscere nonno godfrey, è veramente simpatico e intelligente! detto ciò, ci vediamo alla prossima (so che è piccolino come commento, ma direi le stesse cose delle scorse recensioni ahah alla fine la sequenza delle storie è fatta con lo stampino, ma il tema sempre diverso rende il tutto sempre molto bello e misterioso owo)
August 3, 2017
First of all I'm really happy that my little cousin got more of the Agatha Mystery books after she read the first two I got her. And the books are getting better and better, this one was really nice and a lot of fun and I give it a 3.5/5 🌟!
May 9, 2017
Nu zic ca este preferata mea din seria, dar a fost interesanta si nu m-am putut abtine sa nu citesc in continuare ca sa aflu cine a furat Spada Regelui Scotiei.
February 2, 2018
I got the cute book from the library and loved it. It is a fun mystery with an even funnier cast of characters .
January 3, 2019
O carte frumoasă poliţistă. Aventură este bună dar mi s-a părut că nu prea avea sens poveste. Nu a zis cine a săpat groapa de pe plajă și mai multe lucruri
April 5, 2019
Mi-a plăcut
December 15, 2019
The Adventure of Agatha and Larry are the best, if you want something short and exciting I recommend them.
April 18, 2020
Certo che è impossibile per il lettore capire chi è stato. Non è che l'autore lasci indizi che possano aiutare. E sempre compito di Agatha risolvere i casi.
Però anche questo è stato carino. E poi... un giro in mongolfiera è il mio sogno.
Bellina la copertina.
Però anche questo è stato carino. E poi... un giro in mongolfiera è il mio sogno.
Bellina la copertina.
August 17, 2021
Turtle: great! Return to library.
January 11, 2022
Uwielbiam dziecięce powieści detektywistyczne. Jestem przekonana, że wrócę do tej serii.
March 20, 2022
Nu-mi place pulberea derivata din cloroform.
June 12, 2023
O carte ✨MISTERIOASA✨. Mi a plăcut tare mult! Abia aștept să aflu prin ce aventuri trece Agatha în următoarele volume!
June 27, 2023
Класна книга!
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September 27, 2023ممتعة للتسلية
August 16, 2024
Me gusto. Me hizo sentir en Escocia.
September 3, 2024
ممتع وجيد لتشجيع الصغار على القراءة، وبما أني درست أدب الأطفال؛ أود قراءة النسخ الأصلية من المجموعة وتحليلها أدبيًا يومًا ما.
August 6, 2025
مستمتعة للغاية بمغامرات أغاثا وابن عمها برفقة تشاندلر المخلص
أحببتُ هذه السلسلة اللطيفة الظريفة
أكرر شكري لطاقم الترجمة لجهوده
أحببتُ هذه السلسلة اللطيفة الظريفة
أكرر شكري لطاقم الترجمة لجهوده
November 19, 2018
Review for "The King of Scotland's Sword" by Sir Steve Stevenson:
It's the third book from the "Agatha: Girl of Mystery" series written by famous author Sir Steve Stevenson. The story focuses on Agatha, her cousin Larry, her butler Chandler and their cat Watson embarking on another journey to solve a mystery. This time the destination is Scotland, the land of bagpipes, majestic castles, quilts, legends and the home of the Loch Ness Monster. In this story Agatha has to find a priceless sword whom others believe it was stolen by ghosts and has to see if the rumors about the castle being cursed is true.
Adventure, the beauty of the Highlands, courage, teamwork, history, the grand Scottish architecture, action and much more can be found in this amazing mystery story.
Mr. Stevenson can be considered the founder of detective and murder mystery novels for children through his simple style which is easy to understand. While reading each of the five volumes, the reader will also find the style of Agatha Christie (creator of the famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple) mixed with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the Sherlock Holmes series), spy movies and Indiana Jones from which a masterpiece was born. Not only that his novels made us readers get out of touch of reality for a little, but they invite us to take a journey around the world too.
Adventure, trips, mysteries, bravery, cleverness and intelligence, humor are only some of the things that you’ll discover in the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series. I recommend these books not only to young readers, but to adults as well.
It's the third book from the "Agatha: Girl of Mystery" series written by famous author Sir Steve Stevenson. The story focuses on Agatha, her cousin Larry, her butler Chandler and their cat Watson embarking on another journey to solve a mystery. This time the destination is Scotland, the land of bagpipes, majestic castles, quilts, legends and the home of the Loch Ness Monster. In this story Agatha has to find a priceless sword whom others believe it was stolen by ghosts and has to see if the rumors about the castle being cursed is true.
Adventure, the beauty of the Highlands, courage, teamwork, history, the grand Scottish architecture, action and much more can be found in this amazing mystery story.
Mr. Stevenson can be considered the founder of detective and murder mystery novels for children through his simple style which is easy to understand. While reading each of the five volumes, the reader will also find the style of Agatha Christie (creator of the famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple) mixed with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the Sherlock Holmes series), spy movies and Indiana Jones from which a masterpiece was born. Not only that his novels made us readers get out of touch of reality for a little, but they invite us to take a journey around the world too.
Adventure, trips, mysteries, bravery, cleverness and intelligence, humor are only some of the things that you’ll discover in the Agatha: Girl of Mystery series. I recommend these books not only to young readers, but to adults as well.
January 19, 2015
Qué horror, he decidido no continuar con esta saga que empezó muy interesante, pero que en este cuarto libro llegó al límite de los clichés, la obviedad, y los diálogos poco coherentes.
Por no dar un spoiler, solo diré que ya sabía con certeza quién era el culpable desde el capítulo 4, por el simple hecho que, luego de leer los anteriores tres libros, es extremadamente fácil notar los "mecanismos de distracción" del autor, algo que jamás podría lograr con las novelas de la Maestra (con "m" mayúscula) Agatha Christie. Por supuesto que pocos autores de novela negra pueden siquiera proyectarse a igualarla, pero...
Es decir, está bien que sea un libro para niños (hasta los 12 años, supongo), pero eso, aunque puede y DEBE influenciar en el léxico del autor, DE NINGUNA MANERA debe influenciar en su calidad narrativa. ¿Acaso cree que un niño aficionado a la lectura (o en mi caso, un chico de 15 años, lo que solo me diferencia en tres años del público objetivo) no puede notar EVIDENTES LIMITACIONES?
Y bueno, ya hice mi catarsis, así que terminaré diciendo que, aunque he leído muy, muy poco, definitivamente no recomiendo este libro para alguien que alguna vez haya leído un libro sobre un crimen, o siquiera haya visto una serie de investigación policial.
Por no dar un spoiler, solo diré que ya sabía con certeza quién era el culpable desde el capítulo 4, por el simple hecho que, luego de leer los anteriores tres libros, es extremadamente fácil notar los "mecanismos de distracción" del autor, algo que jamás podría lograr con las novelas de la Maestra (con "m" mayúscula) Agatha Christie. Por supuesto que pocos autores de novela negra pueden siquiera proyectarse a igualarla, pero...
Es decir, está bien que sea un libro para niños (hasta los 12 años, supongo), pero eso, aunque puede y DEBE influenciar en el léxico del autor, DE NINGUNA MANERA debe influenciar en su calidad narrativa. ¿Acaso cree que un niño aficionado a la lectura (o en mi caso, un chico de 15 años, lo que solo me diferencia en tres años del público objetivo) no puede notar EVIDENTES LIMITACIONES?
Y bueno, ya hice mi catarsis, así que terminaré diciendo que, aunque he leído muy, muy poco, definitivamente no recomiendo este libro para alguien que alguna vez haya leído un libro sobre un crimen, o siquiera haya visto una serie de investigación policial.
August 30, 2016
I thought this was a cute and fun detective story! I read this for my children's literature course and would recommend this to 4th-5th as well as maybe some middle schoolers. The setting was done wonderfully. The characters were lovable as well.
November 13, 2016
Tre stelle solo perché le illustrazioni sono di Turconi ed è ambientato in Scozia.
May 27, 2017
mi a placut aceasta carte ! eu v o recomant cu drag !
April 2, 2018
قصة بسيطة بسياق مناسب لعقول الناشئة...
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