The Steel-Blue Conspiracy (Paperback)

David Ritchie

ISBN 10: 1764504623 / ISBN 13: 9781764504621

Published by David Ritchie, 2026

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Paperback. The Steel-Blue ConspiracyTwelve-year-old Serayah Kariuki never imagined that an old second-hand bed could change her life. But Bubble Bed is no ordinary bed. It can fly faster than a jet, shrink to the size of a peppercorn, expand to gigantic proportions, and surround its passengers with a mysterious protective bubble. Most strangely of all, it seems to have a mind of its own.Together with her lively best friend Lucy and her family, Serayah soon finds herself swept into an extraordinary adventure that stretches from the forests and mountains of Kenya to the deserts and mining towns of outback Australia.What begins as a daring rescue on Mount Kenya quickly leads to something far more dangerous. Serayah's father, Francis Kariuki, a respected wildlife ranger, is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit after uncovering evidence of an international smuggling syndicate trafficking elephant tusks and rhino horns. Corrupt police officers, secretive businessmen, hidden warehouses, and powerful criminals all seem connected to a mysterious figure known only as "The Persuader."Using Bubble Bed's astonishing abilities, Serayah, Lucy, and their growing circle of allies begin gathering evidence against the syndicate. Their investigations take them into prisons, warehouses, hidden tunnels, dangerous bushfires, and even underground mine shafts beneath Broken Hill, Australia. Along the way they encounter eccentric new friends, ruthless enemies, close escapes, and moments of breathtaking wonder.But beneath the adventure lies something deeper. As the danger intensifies, Serayah is forced to confront painful memories she has carried since childhood-the drowning of her little brother Moses and the grief that has haunted her family ever since. Through courage, friendship, humour, and the support of those around her, she slowly begins to understand that healing does not happen alone.Filled with action, mystery, humour, heart, and richly drawn settings inspired by real places in Kenya and Australia, The Steel-Blue Conspiracy is a fast-paced middle-grade adventure about bravery, resilience, friendship, family, and the fight against corruption and wildlife crime.Perfect for readers who enjoy imaginative adventures with memorable characters, emotional depth, and a touch of magic, this first instalment in the Bubble Bed Adventures series introduces a unique world where even the smallest bed can carry people into the biggest adventures imaginable. A magical, flying bed sweeps a girl and her friends into a global conspiracy to save her father from a false accusation and stop a ruthless wildlife smuggling ring. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Steel-Blue Conspiracy (Paperback)
• Publisher: David Ritchie
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1764504623
• ISBN 13: 9781764504621
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What if your bed could fly… and took you where you were needed most?

Serayah’s old bed creaks, squeaks, shrinks… and sometimes, it flies.

When ruthless smugglers threaten Africa’s elephants and rhinos, Serayah is launched into a dangerous mission from the slopes of Mount Kenya to the wild Australian outback. With storms raging and time running out, she must stop a powerful criminal mastermind—a man with cold, steel-blue eyes.

There’s just one problem.

Serayah can't always control the bed.

It has some limitations, and sometimes, a mind of its own.

With courage, quick thinking, and the help of her friends, Serayah must learn what it truly means to be a rescuer—before it’s too late.

Fast-paced and full of heart, The Steel-Blue Conspiracy is a thrilling upper middle-grade adventure about bravery, friendship, and stepping up when it matters most.

Perfect for readers aged 10–14 who love action, mystery, and a touch of the unexpected.