Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son

Name: Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529120141
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By James Patterson

Series: Ali Cross

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Ali Cross, son of famed Detective Alex Cross, takes centre stage in this thrilling sequel. When a friend is hurt, Ali steps up to find the culprit, proving that solving mysteries truly runs in the family. Set in a lively urban backdrop, the story showcases Ali's cleverness and courage as he follows in his father's footsteps.
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Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son is back in the New York Times No. 1 sequel to James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers, featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson's biggest-selling series.

ALEX CROSS is a genius detective.

ALI CROSS is following in his father's footsteps.

When Ali sees a friend get hurt, he's the best person to find out who did it. Even if he's only a kid.

After all, he's Alex Cross's son. Solving crimes runs in the family.

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Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son

Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son is back in the New York Times No. 1 sequel to James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson's biggest-selling series. ALEX CROSS is a genius detective. ALI CROSS is following in his father's footsteps. When Ali sees a friend get hurt,...

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Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son

Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son is back in the New York Times No. 1 sequel to James Patterson's bestselling mystery for young readers, featuring the son of Detective Alex Cross, the lead character in James Patterson's biggest-selling series. ALEX CROSS is a genius detective. ALI CROSS is following in his father's footsteps. When Ali sees a friend get hurt,...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529120141

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow (Young)

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 303g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Patterson Penguin Books Series: Ali Cross Teen Thrills Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Viola Davis, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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