The Agathas

Name: The Agathas
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781460762455
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By Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

Series: The Agathas

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Summary

In The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, a once-popular teenager named Alice teams up with an unlikely ally to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance in their small town. The duo, inspired by a shared love for Agatha Christie novels, uses cunning and determination to solve a puzzle that everyone else seems to have overlooked. This riveting story combines mystery, friendship, and insightful observations on social dynamics in a compelling narrative.
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Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining

-- Karen M McManus, #1 NYT bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

Welcome to Castle Cove —
a town cursed with missing girls, bad boyfriends, family secrets, and some very steep cliffs.

Last summer, Alice Ogilvie's basketball-star boyfriend, Steve, dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. Where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or at least it was. Because now, another one of Steve's girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice's ex-best friend. And it doesn't look like Brooke will be coming back ...

Enter Iris Adams, Alice's tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn't have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke's family is offering. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn't so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory.

Luckily, Alice has exactly what they need to crack the case — the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there's anyone who can teach the girls how to solve a mystery, it's the master herself.

But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they're about to walk into ...

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The Agathas

Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining -- Karen M McManus, #1 NYT bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Welcome to Castle Cove — a town cursed with missing girls, bad boyfriends, family secrets, and some very steep cliffs. Last summer, Alice Ogilvie's basketball-star boyfriend, Steve, dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. Where she...

By Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

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The Night in Question (The Agathas, #2)

How do you solve a murder? Follow the lessons of the master – Agatha Christie! Iris and Alice find themselves in the middle of another Castle Cove mystery in the sequel to New York Times bestseller The Agathas, by powerhouse authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson. Alice Ogilvie and Iris Adams became the talk of Castle Cove when they cracked...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson has been praised for its engaging plot and clever mystery elements. Reviewers often commend its vibrant characters and say it's a fresh take on young adult detective stories. The book has received positive feedback for blending humour with suspense, making it an enjoyable read for younger audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460762455

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eve's Picks Kathleen Glasgow Liz Lawson Series: The Agathas Teen Thrills Young Adult

About the Author

Kathleen Glasgow is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Girl in Pieces, as well as How to Make Friends with the Dark and You'd Be Home Now. She lives and writes in Tucson, Arizona. To learn more about Kathleen and her writing, visit her website, kathleenglasgowbooks.com, or follow @kathglasgow on Twitter and @misskathleenglasgow on Instagram. Liz Lawson is the author of The Lucky Ones. She lives in the Washington, DC, area with her family. You can find her on all social media platforms at @LzLwsn and on her website at lizlawsonauthor.com.

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