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How to Catch a Criminal

By Dominic Barker

Adjectives

humorous adventurous imaginative

Genres

Humour Mystery

Synopsis

Max and Molly, twin siblings with vivid imaginations, find themselves in a series of misadventures after their football lands in Mrs Quibble's garden for the 217th time. Their attempt to retrieve it leads them to (politely) arrest Mrs Quibble for 'stealing' the ball. In the process, they unexpectedly apprehend a real-life criminal, turning their ordinary day into an extraordinary adventure.

About the author

Dominic Barker is a UK author who loves writing funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Blart' series, which follows the adventures of an unlikely hero. Dominic enjoys making readers laugh and keeps his stories full of surprises. He hopes his books inspire children to enjoy reading and use their imaginations.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2011

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