"Tonight, Mad Cap’s mission was to uncover a potentially juicy secret: the name of her brother’s girlfriend."

Meet Madgie M. Cappock, also known as Mad Cap, of the Rent-a-Hero agency – no job too big or small.

Madgie and her partner in crime Norbert Soup follow a series of clues to solve a mystery involving a missing butcher, an evil cat and weird old Mrs Mudrick across the road, who seems to have it in for them. On top of all this, Madgie’s mum’s been acting really strangely and – wait, why is Norbert wearing a giant yellow bunny suit?

Can the young superheroes figure out what’s going on before it’s too late?

Mad Cap forever and beyond!

"A really fun, light-hearted, wacky read." – Sunday Independent

"Its zany capers will amuse readers of eight plus." –Sarah Webb, Irish Independent

"A gentle tale, with many of the elements of a traditional mystery adventure. It should appeal to girls and boys alike who fancy themselves as young detectives." – Inis magazine
 
"Lively illustrations make this wacky debut appeal to Clarice Bean and Judy Moody nuts." – Primary Times
 
"… this book takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of Barnaby Street. The bold graphic quality of the illustrations captures the ups and downs of the lovable heroine and her imaginative escapades." – Bookfest 2012 Recommended Reads Age 9-11
 

"The plot is fun, silly and hilarious. … it is written with an incredibly funny sense of humour. It is a book that will appeal equally to boys and girls." – The School Librarian

Juliette is writer of children's books. She is also French. She’s written a good number of picturebooks for younger children in French (because she can) and she’s also translated books for young and younger people. Chop, Chop, Madcap is her first children's book written directly in English (because she also can).

Juliette lives with her better, more bearded half and her Best Boy and French Lady. She loves liquorice, but she thinks Crunchies should be banned and their recipe thrown into a bottomless chasm. She also loves children's books, even the ones she didn't write herself. She wishes you a good day.

About the Illustrator
 

Sadie Cramer, from Teignmouth, Devon, studied Fine Art Sculpture at the University of Ulster in Belfast. After graduating in 1993, she moved to London, where she worked in art departments for film and television. For te past 16 years she has lived in a top secret hideout on the shores of Lough Corrib near Galway with her husband, Mark Hand, and their four children. Much of her work involves teaching and coordinating children's art projects. Sadie loves singing opera very loudly, a good story and the colour pink.