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The Detention Detectives

By: Lis Jardine
Narrated by: Louis Hill
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Misfits and murder meet in this brilliantly fun new mystery series by debut author Lis Jardine. A perfect next read for fans of The High-Rise Mysteries, Anisha, Accidental Detective and Murder Most Unladylike.

INTRODUCING: THE DETENTION DETECTIVES.

Jonno does NOT want to change schools, so puts zero effort into making new friends while dreaming up ways to get back to his old ones.

But Plan A just isn't convincing his parents their move was a mistake! What he needs is something a bit more dramatic. . .

Finding a dead body at my new school was a pretty rubbish way to start. But actually getting mixed up in the case? I was bound to get into deep, deep trouble for that!

Jonno's a HUGE murder mystery fan, and when the wrong person's arrested for the crime, he realises playing detective might just be a perfect Plan B.

He's not alone; Star Trek superfan Daniel and snoopy school reporter Lydia have their own, secret reasons for wanting to solve the case. . .

And the list of teachers who wanted to see Mr Baynton dead is LONG. While Jonno doesn't want new besties. . . he might need all the help he can get.

©2023 Lis Jardine (P)2023 Penguin Audio

 Crime Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Murder Mystery Mystery & Suspense Friendship Detective Growing Up

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Critic reviews

Top-grade misbehaviour...Lis Jardine's first novel is a compelling addition to the new canon (Imogen Russell-Williams)
Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murder-mystery tale. Featuring a hugely entertaining cast of characters, the intriguing plot is full of twists and turns, and will keep readers guessing to the very end.
Lis Jardine is an exciting new voice in the canon of authors brilliantly sending young readers sleuthing. The Detention Detectives is cleverly plotted, the characters quirky but convincing, the action perfectly paced.
The story is as funny as it is clever...The interweaving and strengthening of the bond between the three children gives emotional depth and veracity to the narrative. However, when the murder seems to be solved, there is one final twist at the end of the book which signals a further, hitherto unnoticed suspect-and, happily, the stage is firmly set for a sequel.
This brilliant detective debut really is in a class of its own...plot twists and turns to keep your mini-investigators working their little grey cells right up until the end
Clever, comical and clue-packed adventure in a sparkling new series from Lis Jardine...with an addictive, up-tempo prose and lively dialogue that children will recognise and love, Jardine’s dazzling debut is brimming with skulduggery, secrets and some super entertaining sleuthing (Pam Norfolk)
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Good and luring story full of juicy drama and breathtaking cliff hangers. A excellent piece by lis

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