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Joe Craig
A fast-moving premise combines a secretive organisation, a flight into hiding and a mystery tied to Jimmy’s new experiences. The book appears to centre on what he can prove and whom he can convince.
Leslie McFarlane
This is a classic-style detective adventure centred on a puzzling inheritance clue. Expect investigation, travel and danger around the search, with the central mystery’s solution and the characters’ success left unclear here.
Leslie McFarlane
A school-based detective adventure follows two sisters as they investigate a threatening note, pursue puzzling clues and confront danger surrounding a newly acquired bronze fountain.
Stuart Gibbs
This offers a contained lunar mystery with clues, suspects, suspense and humour. Its appeal lies in Dash’s investigation, the unusual space setting and the contrast between boredom, danger and intellectual challenge.
Penny Boxall
This is a clue-led historical adventure about a young protagonist acting under pressure to help her imprisoned father. It offers travel, ancient objects, a companionable magpie and a mystery that links art and evidence.
Malorie Blackman
A fast-moving mystery about a child trying to clear her father’s name, with computer crime, family pressure and danger. Victoria’s intelligence, courage and persistence drive the investigation.
Gerri Rudner
This is a coming-of-age story about social expectations, self-doubt and disrupted assumptions. Jodi’s reliance on astrology is challenged by events surrounding her birthday, opening a path towards revelations and adventure.
Peter Abrahams
A lively mystery with a threatening edge, told through Bowser’s investigation of a break-in and the unresolved death of Birdie’s father. Its appeal appears to lie in clues, danger, unusual characters and the dog’s protective role.
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