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Kid Got Shot
Series: The Garvie Smith Mysteries
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Ideal for young adults who enjoy engaging mysteries with a sharp wit and relatable characters navigating real-life pressures.
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It's exam season - but Five Mile is in shock. A teenage boy was shot last night, with no clear motive and no clues.
Garvie Smith - reprobate, genius and waster - was just getting down to a spot of revision. But he knows he's the only one who has any idea where to look for the answers. Starting with his best friend's girlfriend.
Exams. What exams?
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A suspenseful, sharply written mystery . . . fresh, funny and compelling — Sunday Times
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ISBN: 9781910989159
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: David Fickling Books
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 277g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Simon Mason is the author of books for children including Moon Pie andThe Quigleys series, in addition to the young adult Garvie Smith Mysteries (the first, Running Girl, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Prize). He has also written three adult novels and The Rough Guide to Classic Novels.
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