Author:C. Day Lewis,Edward Ardizzone
A reissue of a much-loved adventure which has stood the test of time and is as exciting today as when it was first published nearly 70 years ago. It all begins when Nick breaks the classroom window with his football, and the Headmaster says Nick has to pay for the damage. Nick has no more hope of raising the money than of going to the Moon, so that's when rivalling Ted's and Toppy's gangs decide to sign a truce and plan Operation Glazier to get the money for Nick. The plan goes smoothly and soon the money has been collected, but when it goes missing the boys turn detective to try and find the culprit.
Fast, funny - gripping stuff
—— The Sunday TimesAnother cracker from Pullman
—— GuardianAn extraordinary writer
—— ObserverCarries the Murder Most Unladylike mysteries into new heights . . . meticulously plotted and consistently delightful, and I can't recommend it enough
—— New StatesmanStevens' combination of meticulous research, character development and a knotty plot is guaranteed to please
—— GuardianStevens' writing and plotting is sharper than ever
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