Rose Detective Agency DIY Book Nook Kit 9 in by Wizardi F07M5-43-SZ02

A Victorian detective agency rises above a red-brick street: a green The Detective House sign hangs over an ivy-trimmed doorway, and upstairs the office is crammed with a rolltop desk, bookshelves, a globe, maps and case files lit in warm amber. Secrets are built in, with a concealed sliding panel and a door that turns open to reveal more of the room, while the side panel shows a pipe-smoking sleuth in silhouette.

A little crafter's folklore: detectives say the smallest clue solves the biggest case, and miniaturists like to hide one tiny clue for a friend to spot.

Why this kit: if you love mysteries and Victorian London, this nook has hidden mechanisms to discover as you build, with a touch-switch light.

In the box: laser-cut wooden sheets for the book nook case and the multi-level scene, printed figures, signs and side-panel artwork, tiny props, an LED light with a touch switch and battery box, and an illustrated instruction manual. Not included: batteries, glue and small tools such as tweezers.

Part of the Wizardi storybook book nook series in the same tall upright case, made to stand between your books like a lit volume of its own, so shops, homes and fantasy rooms line up on one shelf. Build tip: build the scene floor by floor from the bottom up, route the light wire as you go and test the touch switch before closing the side panels, then add the roof details last. Pair it with the Grandfather's Antique Store and Eternal Bookstore book nooks.

Size: 11 x 18 x 23 cm (4.3 x 7.1 x 9.1 in). A statement bookshelf insert that glows between your books at night, and a memorable gift for readers. Recommended for ages 14 and up.