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Eleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin is back for her next exciting adventure in the fifth mystery from award-winning author Lauren St John. After helping to capture Mr A, the notorious leader of the Straight A gang, Laura Marlin is looking forward to taking a break from mysteries and relaxing on her school trip to Australia. But then Mr A escapes from prison and suspicious accidents start happening around Laura. Laura is sure that Mr A is out to get revenge on her. But will she be able to convince her friends that the danger is real before one of the accidents becomes deadly?

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"St John's best work of children's storytelling to date" * SUNDAY TIMES on DEAD MAN'S COVE *
"A refreshing Cornish mystery adventure with a traditional, almost Blytonesque feel, but a thoroughly modern and tenacious heroine" * THE BOOKSELLER on DEAD MAN'S COVE *
"With vivid descriptions and a page-turning plot this is the perfect children's summer read" * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY on DEAD MAN'S COVE *

Laura Marlin Mysteries: The Secret of

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    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
    Publication Date: 10/08/2017
    ISBN13: 9781510102644, 978-1510102644
    ISBN10: 1510102647

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Eleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin is back for her next exciting adventure in the fifth mystery from award-winning author Lauren St John. After helping to capture Mr A, the notorious leader of the Straight A gang, Laura Marlin is looking forward to taking a break from mysteries and relaxing on her school trip to Australia. But then Mr A escapes from prison and suspicious accidents start happening around Laura. Laura is sure that Mr A is out to get revenge on her. But will she be able to convince her friends that the danger is real before one of the accidents becomes deadly?

    Trade Review
    "St John's best work of children's storytelling to date" * SUNDAY TIMES on DEAD MAN'S COVE *
    "A refreshing Cornish mystery adventure with a traditional, almost Blytonesque feel, but a thoroughly modern and tenacious heroine" * THE BOOKSELLER on DEAD MAN'S COVE *
    "With vivid descriptions and a page-turning plot this is the perfect children's summer read" * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY on DEAD MAN'S COVE *

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