Golden Monkey Mystery

A thrilling adventure set in the jungles of India from the Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of Secrets of the Snakestone.

A lost monkey.

A cursed jewel.

A race through the jungle.
When Roma stumbles upon a rare golden monkey, she vows to return it to its hidden home in the Himalayas. But the path is riddled with peril: ruthless bandits, prowling beasts, and the sinister power of the Snakestone - a jewel that stalks her dreams.

To make matters worse, Roma is forced to travel with Max and Arabella, two pampered children who seem more trouble than help. Only a mysterious map offers a chance of success - but with every step, pursuers of the Snakestone draw closer.

Can Roma unlock the map's secret before the jungle swallows them whole?

About the author

PIU DASGUPTA was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) India, and grew up in India and the UK. She worked in several serious professions and places before following a long-nurtured dream to be a writer. She writes dark, twisty tales which she hopes will be enjoyed for all ages.

Product details

• Authors: Piu DasGupta
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.01.2026
• EAN: 9781805137276
• ISBN: 978-1-80513-727-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, India, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Apes, Monkeys, etc