The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour

When Horace the elephant turns eleven, he throws a spectacular costume party for his friends — but there’s a twist! In the middle of the fun, the grand birthday feast disappears. Through clever rhyming verses and stunningly detailed illustrations, Graeme Base invites readers to hunt for clues, solve the riddle, and uncover the culprit in this timeless picture book mystery.

• Author & Illustrator: Graeme Base

• Format: Paperback, Picture Book

• Publication Date: 1 September 1997

• Age Range: 6+ years

• Genre: Mystery, Picture Book

• Features:

  • Richly detailed, full-colour illustrations

  • Rhyming text with hidden clues on every page

  • Interactive whodunit for readers to solve

• Themes: Friendship, problem-solving, observation skills