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The Insiders

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Secrets. Lies. Promises. Sometimes keeping things inside is dangerous. Callie, Ted, Zara, and Nico are best friends, more like family. After a practical joke gone wrong embarrasses Ted and causes a rift, the others discover someone is secretly living in their school. Determined to uncover the truth, Callie, Zara, and Nico begin an investigation, even without Ted.
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Ideal for children who enjoy mystery and friendship stories, especially readers aged 8-12 intrigued by school adventures and secrets.

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A wise, heartwarming story of friendship and family, from the highly-acclaimed author of Ella on the Outside, Not My Fault, and How to be Me.

A wise, heartwarming story of friendship and family, from the highly-acclaimed author of Ella on the Outside, Not My Fault, and How to be Me.

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Secrets. Lies. Promises. Sometimes keeping things inside is dangerous.

Callie, Ted, Zara, and Nico are best friends. More than friends โ€” they're like family to each other. But since being embarrassed at school in a practical joke gone wrong, Ted has stopped talking to the rest of the gang.

When Callie, Zara, and Nico discover that someone has been living in their school, and sleeping in the building at night, they decide to investigate โ€” without Ted.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788006125

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Cath Howe is a teacher working in London, writing for, and working with, Key Stage 2 primary age children. Cath runs workshops in schools on everything to do with writing and performing.

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