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Detective Time (Hotdog! 19)
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All aboard the Crystal Express! Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie are going on a train! They’re not the only important passengers—the train is also carrying the famous Mega Diamond! But wait, someone’s stolen it?! The thief must be on board!
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All aboard the Crystal Express! Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie are going on a train! They’re not the only important passengers—the train is also carrying the famous Mega Diamond! But wait, someone’s stolen it?! The thief must be on board!
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761528941
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Scholastic Press
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Dan McGuiness
- Illustrated by Dan McGuiness
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
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