Eye Spy
by Tessa Buckley
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Pub Date 18 Jun 2014 | Archive Date 20 Jul 2014
Troubador Publishing Ltd | Matador
Description
A gripping mystery for confident readers. Perfect for fans of detective stories and anyone who enjoyed SMART by Kim Slater.
Over the course of ten days, the lives of thirteen-year-old Alex Macintyre and his twin sister Donna will change forever. Alex and Donna live in the seaside town of Holcombe Bay with their father, a reclusive inventor, and their grandmother, a school dinner lady. When the twins set up Eye Spy Investigations in an attempt to earn some money, they become involved in the case of Kiki, a missing lap dog.
On the trail of a potential dog-napping gang, they are soon investigating three suspects: a bag lady; a mysterious man in a fur hat; and the bikers who hang out at the Starship Café. But as they pursue their suspects, Alex begins to realise that there is a mystery in his own family involving the mother they never knew. When the twins attempt to help their father market his latest invention, a robot, things go horribly wrong and they uncover a devastating family secret.
As events spiral out of control, can Alex find out the truth about their mother, save Donna from imminent danger, and return Kiki to her rightful owner?
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781784626778 |
| PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
skyler t, Reviewer
I love a good children's mystery book. They are usually so fun and a great way to get into reading at an early age. Eye Spy is no exception and it even has a few twists to make it a unique and enjoyable read. I think young readers will have a new favorite investigative duo once they read this book.
Reviewer 62652
What I enjoyed most about this book is that it tackled a very real subject for many children: living with a single parent. Whether through divorce or death, kids who have experienced life with a single parent are sure to relate.
The main characters are twins, told through the viewpoint of the male sibling. My 12-year-old daughter felt the characters were somewhat mean, however, I think for the most part, they are very close. It's only at the denouement where things get somewhat testy between the sibs, and understandably so.
The subject touches on a few sensitive subjects: threatened suicide, parental abandonment, "the mommy wars," to name a few.
Overall, I think middle grade readers will enjoy the book.
