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Ollie Spark and the accidental adventure

By Gillian Cross

A secret journey, a kidnapped aunt and a smoggy city hide a dangerous mystery.

exciting · humorous · inventive · mysterious

Genres

Adventure Mystery Humour

What is Ollie Spark and the accidental adventure about?

Ollie Spark can fix almost anything, so when Aunt Caz’s old van needs repairing, he is ready to help. But after he secretly ends up travelling in the boot, the journey becomes far stranger than expected. They arrive in a mysterious city hidden beneath thick smog, where Aunt Caz is kidnapped and danger lurks around every corner. With the help of Gasket, a clever new dog friend, Ollie must solve the mystery, rescue his aunt and save the city.

About the author

Gillian Cross is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her gripping series ‘The Demon Headmaster’, where strange things happen at school! Gillian enjoys creating stories full of adventure and mystery that keep readers guessing what will happen next.

Pages

225 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2022

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