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Dexter Procter and The Case of the Disappearing Doctor

By Adam Kay

Adjectives

humorous adventurous engaging mysterious

Genres

Mystery Humour Adventure

Synopsis

Dexter Procter, the world's youngest doctor, faces a series of challenges: his granny's broken leg, friends expelled from school, a mysterious asthma outbreak, and a politician shutting down hospital activities. When his boss, Dr Marigold, vanishes, Dexter and his friends uncover a sinister plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes, and a runaway ambulance. They must act swiftly to save the day.

About the author

Adam Kay is a bestselling British author known for his funny and interesting books. He wrote 'Kay’s Anatomy' and 'Kay’s Marvellous Medicine', which teach children all about how the human body works in a fun way. Adam loves sharing amazing science facts and making people laugh with his brilliant stories.

Pages

432 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2026

Community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 3 readers

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