928 Miles from Home

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Fourteen-year-old Calum dreams of writing blockbuster films but feels trapped in his mundane life. When his dad's Polish girlfriend and her son, Sergei, move in, Calum's world is upended. Sharing a room with 'the enemy' challenges his prejudices. After a hit-and-run leaves Calum housebound, he and Sergei bond over investigating local break-ins. However, Calum suspects Sergei might be hiding something. Is Sergei truly helping, or is he involved in the crimes?

About the author

Kim Slater is a British author who loves writing exciting and mysterious stories for children and young people. She is best known for her book 'Smart', which has won awards and been enjoyed by many readers. Kim enjoys exploring interesting characters and solving mysteries in her books, making her stories fun and thought-provoking to read.