A smart, sophisticated mystery involving theft and bizarre characters, set in New York City. Marley Z. is a hip, outgoing, and confident New York City kid just starting eighth grade. When her best friend is accused of stealing a priceless violin on display at The Juilliard School, Marley steps in
Scarper Jack and the Bloodstained Room
โ Scribed by Russell, Christopher
- Book ID
- 107172370
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- en-GB
- Weight
- 93 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
'I heard a murder being planned.'Scarper Jack is a chimney-sweep's boy and he's actually in a chimney when he hears two voices planning a murder. He knows where and when it's going to happen -- but there's no way he can stop it.With the help of two unexpected friends -- a posh boy and a sewer rat of a girl -- he sets out to solve the mystery and track down the murderer.Only to find that it can be dangerous to know too much . . .
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