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Murder at the movies

By Adam Hills

When accidents plague Charley’s film set, her starring role suddenly becomes dangerously real.

funny · fast-paced · mysterious · suspenseful

Genres

Mystery Humour Friendship/Family

What is Murder at the movies about?

Thirteen-year-old Charley is a famous singer, but she is also a brilliant young detective. When she travels to Sydney to film her first movie with her best friend George, strange accidents begin happening whenever she is on set. Is someone trying to stop the production—or hurt Charley? With suspects everywhere, including the grumpy director and an unpleasant co-star, Charley and George must follow the clues, uncover the truth and solve the mystery before filming comes to a dangerous end.

About the author

Adam Hills is an Australian comedian, television presenter and author who loves making people laugh. In the UK, many viewers know him as the host of the popular show The Last Leg. He has also written the funny Rockstar Detectives books, which follow friends solving mysteries while travelling on exciting adventures. Adam’s writing is lively, cheerful and full of surprises, making his stories enjoyable for young readers who like jokes, friendship and clever clues.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2023

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