Introduction

Daphne Crumpet writes funny mystery books for young readers. Her most famous character is Detective Niblet, a hamster who solves crimes using a magnifying glass, a scooter, and his nose for snack clues.

Early Life

Daphne was born on August 18, 1978, in Clueville, Maine. She loved reading detective stories and building blanket forts where she could solve imaginary mysteries. Her first mystery story was about a missing sandwich (spoiler: the dog took it).

Later Years

Daphne now lives in a cozy cottage filled with typewriters and toy magnifying glasses. She still does her writing late at night with a flashlight and snacks. She just released a new book called The Case of the Disappearing Cupcake Wrapper.

Contributions

Her books are favorites among kids who love solving puzzles and following clues. They’re fun, silly, and full of little surprises—and they even come with mystery games at the end!

Fun Facts

She once found her lost sock by using one of her own mystery clues.
She can say “mystery solved!” in 25 different accents.