Operation Gadgetman!

Nov 14, 2024 12:56 PM

Author:Malorie Blackman

Beans calls her dad 'Gadgetman' because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he comes up with - everything from exploding biscuits to Spy Kits. But when Gadgetman accidentally invents a device that could be used to steal millions of pounds, the wrong people find out and Gadgetman is kidnapped!With the help of her friends - and her special Gadgetman Spy Kit - Beans is determined to track down the kidnappers and rescue her dad. But can she find Gadgetman before he is forced to hand over the details of his invention...?

Reviews

A thriller with lots of humour and suspense . . . A very accessible and exciting book for younger readers

—— Writeaway!

Racy thriller . . . Her characters are credible and the pace is kept up throughout . . . Some exciting twists and turns will keep the reader guessing

—— Daily Telegraph

An exciting thriller, with code-breaking schoolgirl detectives

—— Guardian

A sparkling read

—— Sunday Tribune

Clever and surprising. That's what makes it so brilliant

—— Olivia, aged 9 , Sunday Express

Brilliant...the quality of imagination at play here is something special

—— TES

Joseph Delaney's The Wardstone Chronicles are a series of books that have maintained the very highest standard for nearly a decade. The Spook's Nightmare is another excellent addition to the series. Highly recommended.

—— Fantasy Book Review

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