The Swifts Series 3 Books Collection Set by Beth Lincoln - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Swifts (A Dictionary of Scoundrels)
The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues
The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
The Swifts 3 Books Collection Set brings together Beth Lincoln's whip-smart, wordplay-packed mystery series in one giddy bundle for middle-grade readers. Follow young detective Shenanigan Swift as she tumbles from a chaotic family reunion into a Parisian art caper and, finally, into a brand-new Manhattan adventure full of secrets and suspects. Illustrated throughout by Claire Powell, these paperbacks combine gothic humor, clever puzzles, and a lovable cast of oddball relatives for confident readers who enjoy mysteries with heart, laughs, and a dictionary's worth of delightful vocabulary along the way.

About the Books
The Swifts family is famous for naming its children after words plucked from an enormous, ancient dictionary, which means each relative tends to grow into their name in strange and sometimes sinister ways. In the first book, young Shenanigan Swift is stuck at a chaotic family reunion when a shocking crime forces her to investigate her own eccentric relatives, all while racing against a mysterious countdown. The series won the Nero Book Award for Children's Fiction and the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award, and became a #1 New York Times bestseller in the Middle Grade Paperback category, cementing Beth Lincoln as a fresh, unmistakable voice in kids' mystery fiction.

The second book sends Shenanigan across the Channel to Paris, where a hunt for a long-lost family treasure spirals into a dangerous art caper involving forgers and secrets buried deep in the Swift family history. Sharp banter and a breathless pace make it a worthy follow-up to the award-winning debut. The third book takes the Swift children to Manhattan, where their growing reputation as expert sleuths pulls them into a fresh mystery just as tangled as their family tree.

Together, the three books form a complete arc of clever whodunits, told with gothic wit and warmth, perfect for readers who love puzzles wrapped inside a story about a wonderfully weird family.

Key Benefits

• Complete 3-book paperback collection of Beth Lincoln's acclaimed Swifts series
• Award-winning: Nero Book Award and Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award winner
• Playful, dictionary-inspired wordplay that builds vocabulary while entertaining
• Illustrated by Claire Powell throughout
• Ideal for fans of gothic-tinged, family-driven middle-grade mysteries
• Great gift set for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
The Swifts (A Dictionary of Scoundrels) — Shenanigan Swift investigates her own eccentric family after a shocking crime disrupts their reunion.
The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues — Shenanigan heads to Paris, chasing a family treasure into a twisty art-world caper.
The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers — the Swift children take on a new mystery in Manhattan after building a reputation as sharp young sleuths.

About the Author
Beth Lincoln is the author of the Swifts series, illustrated by Claire Powell, which began with the acclaimed debut The Swifts (also published as A Dictionary of Scoundrels). The book became a #1 New York Times bestseller and won both the Nero Book Award for Children's Fiction and the Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award. Lincoln's storytelling blends gothic atmosphere, playful etymology, and classic murder-mystery structure into stories that are distinctly her own, earning praise from critics and young readers alike for their wit, warmth, and inventive language.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Three award-winning mysteries in one set means hours of puzzle-solving fun, sharp humor, and a family of characters readers won't soon forget. Whether it's a birthday gift, a holiday season stocking stuffer, back-to-school treat, or a new addition to a classroom library, this collection makes a memorable, book-loving gift for curious young mystery fans everywhere.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.