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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Deb Loughead , Deb LongheadPublisher: Orca Book Publishers,Canada Imprint: Orca Book Publishers,Canada Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 20.90cm Weight: 0.120kg ISBN: 9781459804968ISBN 10: 1459804961 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 October 2013 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA solid, interesting, never-too-threatening mystery. --Booklist (11/01/2013) Action-packed, with everything a mystery aimed for this age group needs. Intrigue, misdirection, a hint of romance, some not-so-bad bad guys, some truly bad bad guys, and an intelligent young detective...Along with a very likeable main character, Loughead's small town and support characters come alive...An enjoyable, fast-paced read with a good cast of characters, a plausible plot, realistic dialogue and language that is appropriate for the intended readers. Highly Recommended. -- (10/11/2013) A fabulous addition to Orca Current library...Loughhead constructs her characters carefully...Through it all, we really like Dylan, despite cringing over some of his choices, and are relieved at the end when all comes out well. It is to Loughead's credit that while narrative expectations led us to expect a satisfactory ending, Dylan's story in no way ensures one. -- (10/01/2013) A quick read, recommended for preteens and teens looking for a relatable, funny story with some important take aways. --The Deakin Review of Children's Literature (05/20/2015) A fabulous addition to Orca Current library...Loughhead constructs her characters carefully...Through it all, we really like Dylan, despite cringing over some of his choices, and are relieved at the end when all comes out well. It is to Loughead's credit that while narrative expectations led us to expect a satisfactory ending, Dylan's story in no way ensures one. -- (10/01/2013) A solid, interesting, never-too-threatening mystery. --Booklist (11/01/2013) Action-packed, with everything a mystery aimed for this age group needs. Intrigue, misdirection, a hint of romance, some not-so-bad bad guys, some truly bad bad guys, and an intelligent young detective...Along with a very likeable main character, Loughead's small town and support characters come alive...An enjoyable, fast-paced read with a good cast of characters, a plausible plot, realistic dialogue and language that is appropriate for the intended readers. Highly Recommended. -- (10/11/2013) A quick read, recommended for preteens and teens looking for a relatable, funny story with some important take aways. --The Deakin Review of Children's Literature (05/20/2015) Author InformationDeb Loughead is the author of more than twenty-five books for children and young adults ranging from poetry and plays to picture books and novels, many in translation. Her award-winning poetry and prose have appeared in a variety of Canadian publications. Deb likes to spend her non-writing time reading, knitting, walking her dog Cleo, or hanging out close to the water in cottage country. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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