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The Lucy Wilson Mysteries A Fright at the Museum

Available to order from www.candy-jar-store.co.uk

Welsh Doctor Who Spin-Off Scoops Book of the Month!

Move over Daleks – there’s a new hero in the Doctor Who universe, and she’s just made Wales proud!

The Lucy Wilson Mysteries: A Fright at the Museum by Tom Dexter has officially been crowned July’s English-language Book of the Month by the Books Council of Wales – and fans are loving every time-twisting second of it. Published by independent Welsh publisher Candy Jar Books, A Fright at the Museum is the latest explosive entry in the popular Lucy Wilson Mysteries – a fast-paced, monster-hunting, mystery-solving Doctor Who spin-off that’s winning over kids, parents, and sci-fi superfans alike.

Set inside the real-life Peterborough Museum – current home of the UK’s biggest Doctor Who exhibition, Adventures in Time & Space – this new tale brings alien thrills straight into the museum’s eerie corridors. Expect glowing artefacts, a time-travel trip to 1890s Paris, and yes – a resurrected plesiosaur on the loose.

“When Lucy’s best friend Hobo disappears, it’s up to her and museum manager Sarah to unravel a spooky secret,” teases author Tom Dexter. “Let’s just say this is not your average school trip.”

In The Lucy Wilson Mysteries, Lucy lives in the sleepy seaside town of Ogmore-by-Sea – but don’t be fooled. Her life is anything but quiet. As the granddaughter of Doctor Who legend Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Lucy’s inherited more than just a famous name. She’s got guts, brains, and an uncanny knack for getting into cosmic chaos. Whether she’s chasing monsters through time or facing down alien threats, Lucy’s adventures span galaxies, time zones – and the occasional Welsh cliffside.

“Lucy isn’t just a great character – she’s a role model for a new generation of readers,” says Shaun Russell, head of publishing at Candy Jar. “We’re so proud that this Doctor Who spin-off is being recognised for the energy and imagination it brings to kids’ storytelling.”

A proud product of Welsh publishing, the Lucy Wilson Mysteries series continues to spotlight diverse voices, regional talent, and fresh takes on science fiction – all while staying true to the spirit of the Whoniverse. “It’s Scooby-Doo with a sci-fi twist – and Lucy’s in charge,” says one young fan.

Part of a dynamic, collaborative series with multiple acclaimed writers, The Lucy Wilson Mysteries continues to celebrate Welsh talent, locations, and culture, while keeping its roots firmly in the beloved Doctor Who universe.

A Fright at the Museum is available now from Candy Jar Books and is being distributed by the Books Council of Wales, making it available at all good bookshops across the UK, including Peterborough Museum’s very own gift shop.

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