Penny Pepper – Chasing Thieves in London (vol. VII)

Children & Young Adult, Children's Books, Children's Books Age 8+, Children's Books Friends / Family, Children's Books Adventure / Crime

Penny Pepper assists Scotland Yard


Grandma has won a trip to London for five people. And Penny and her friends are allowed to travel with her. However, shortly after their arrival, Grandma’s valuable gold necklace disappears, right after tour guide Emily gives a sharp warning about watching out for pickpockets. Unfortunately, this is only the first theft. After visiting Big Ben, a camera, a pair of sunglasses, and a tidy sum of money go missing. This case won’t be easy for Penny and Co. since there are more than enough suspects.


  • Tom Gates meets Enid Blyton
  • Over 75,000 copies of series titles sold
  • The text contains basic English vocabulary for beginners
Ulrike Rylance

Ulrike Rylance was born in 1968 and studied English and German in Leipzig and London. She was an assistant teacher in Wales and Manchester, and also taught German to children and adults in London. In 2001 she moved to Seattle, USA, with her husband and two daughters.  

Lisa Hänsch

Lisa Hänsch was born in 1988. She studied design and illustration in Münster and now lives in Brühl. As well as illustrating children‘s books, she works as a cartoon illustrator and animator.

Penny Pepper – Chasing Thieves in London (vol. VII)

Penny Pepper assists Scotland Yard


Grandma has won a trip to London for five people. And Penny and her friends are allowed to travel with her. However, shortly after their arrival, Grandma’s valuable gold necklace disappears, right after tour guide Emily gives a sharp warning about watching out for pickpockets. Unfortunately, this is only the first theft. After visiting Big Ben, a camera, a pair of sunglasses, and a tidy sum of money go missing. This case won’t be easy for Penny and Co. since there are more than enough suspects.


  • Tom Gates meets Enid Blyton
  • Over 75,000 copies of series titles sold
  • The text contains basic English vocabulary for beginners
Bibliographic Data
144 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76235-9
First published 2018