The Poppy Pym series by Laura Wood is a fun, mystery-packed adventure for readers aged 8+. It begins with Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh’s Curse, published in 2015, and there are four books in the series
Poppy is a lively girl raised in a travelling circus before being sent to boarding school, where she soon gets caught up in a mystery involving an ancient Egyptian artefact. Her circus skills—like acrobatics and horse riding—come in handy as she and her friends work to solve the case.
The series has a real mix of excitement, humour, and friendship, with a classic boarding school feel and clever plots that keep readers guessing. Toppsta reviewers love Poppy’s adventurous spirit, the quirky characters, and the warm, fast-paced storytelling.
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All the Poppy Pym books in order:
Book 1: Poppy Pym and the Pharoah's Curse (2015)
Book 2: Poppy Pym and the Double Jinx (2016)
Book 3: Poppy Pym and the Smuggler's Secret (2017)
Book 4:[i] Poppy Pym and the Beastley Blizzard [/i](2018)
Ohhh my heart & these books! I absolutely loved this series, & I’m sad this is the last book currently out. These characters will forever have my hear...
I love Poppy Pym, & all these amazing characters so much. The new element to this 1 besides a new mystery, is a new location! And what a location it w...
I’m absolutely loving this series so far. It’s so much fun. Amazing characters, mysteries, humor, writing, & still loving the circus people element so...