Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower

Batthew Aromascent : Book 1

By: Ella Mulvey, John Roebuck

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Paperback | 3 April 2024 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

Age
8 - 99

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19.5 x 12.5 x 2

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The first dazzling book in an exciting new adventure mystery series about the rich world of fragrance, starring a young Nose named Batthew Aromascent, whose parents disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

When the world’s largest and most pungent flower goes missing right before its grand unveiling, the smell-mad city of Candlenut is in uproar. Luckily, Batthew Aromascent, 11-year-old heir to the famed Olfactory Fragrance House, and his best friend, Lavender, are on the case.

It isn’t just any missing flower, either. It’s a legendary Titan Arum, grown from a seed that was sent by Batthew’s parents – renowned noses, Roger and Joy Aromascent – before they vanished on an expedition deep in the jungle.

Batthew and Lavender have just three days to track it down before the flower wilts and dies, along with any clues as to his parents’ whereabouts. But are they prepared for what they’ll find in the darker corners of the fragrance world?

About the Authors

Ella Mulvey (she/her) and John Roebuck (he/him) are a husband-and-wife writing team, who live in Castlemaine and are both teachers. Ella is completing the Associate degree of Writing and Editing at RMIT and has published one picture book, The Rabbit-Hole Golf Course. John is a high school media teacher, film critic and founder of the ReelGood Film Festival.

Industry Reviews

Praise for the Batthew Aromascent series:

"[A] unique, wacky mystery. It’s one where I suspected everyone at one stage or another and found myself intrigued right up until the end. The different smell descriptions were stimulating and had my nose on high alert even when I wasn’t reading, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Readers who enjoy a quirky whodunit will find this an enthralling read. Great for ages 9+." –Readings Books

"A fabulous, frolicking adventure perfect for readers of all ages (especially those that love smells: good or bad!)." –Berkelouw Books, Hornsby

"This is a fabulous new middle grade adventure series. Batthew (yes, a very unusual name, but you will understand how it came to be when you read the story!), is young boy born in to the world of 'Noses'. Batthew and [Lavender's] wonderful, trusting friendship [is] a highlight of the story... This will be enjoyed by all those aged 9 and older." –Lamont Books

"Incredibly inventive and a lot of fun... With lots of humour, bizarre characters, and a thrilling mystery to solve, this is a story I would definitely recommend. I loved Batthew and his best friend Lavender as characters and can't wait to read more of their adventures." –Forest Hill College Library

"A sensory delight to read, [with] whiffs of adventure, mystery, and some truly spectacular and fun world-building, I’m not surprised that so many kids have already connected with this book. The plot was also fast-paced and kept me guessing until the end. If you’re after a middle-grade read with fun and lovable characters where you can escape into a world truly unlike anything you’ve read before, this is the book for you!" –The Westsider

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