A stunning debut . . . laughoutloud funny ObserverDiscover the hilarious New York Times bestselling mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Lemony Snicket.On the day they are born each Swift is brought before the Family Dictionary. They are given a name and a definition and it is assumed they will grow up to match. Unfortunately Shenanigan Swift has other ideas.So what if her relatives all think shes destined to turn out as a troublemaker just because of her name Shenanigan knows she can be whatever she wants pirate explorer or even detective.Which is lucky really because when one of the Family tries to murder ArchAunt Schadenfreude someone has to work out whodunit.With the help of her sisters and cousin Shenanigan grudgingly takes on the case but more murders a hidden treasure and an awful lot of suspects make thing seriously complicated.Can Shenanigan catch the killer before the whole household is picked off And in a Family where definitions are so important can she learn to define herselfWinner of the Nero Book Award and the Barnes amp Noble Childrens Book Award and nominated for the Carnegie Medal.