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The Falcon's Malteser

By Anthony Horowitz

Meet the world's most incompetent private detective and his much smarter younger brother, by the author of the Alex Rider series.

When a dwarf comes into the office and leaves a package, Tim Diamond, the world's worst private detective, is faced with his toughest case yet. The office is ransacked and a package is found which contains a box of Maltesers. Who was the dwarf and why was he murdered shortly after his visit?

  • Laughs and action for kids who might still be a little young for Alex Rider - the ideal introduction to Anthony Horowitz.
  • Look for other titles in the hilarious and mysterious Diamond Brothers series!
  • "Very funny...there's never a dull moment, with laugh-aloud, irreverent jokes on every page." The Ultimate Book Guide 2004.

About the author

Anthony Horowitz is one of the most popular and prolific children's writers working today. His series about teen superspy, Alex Rider, has now sold over 10 million copies world wide and Stormbreaker, the first title in the series, is a major feature film. He also writes extensively for TV, with credits that include Midsomer Murders, Poirot and the drama series Foyle's War. He is married to television producer Jill Green and lives in North London with his two sons, Nicholas and Cassian, and their dog, Lenny.

ISBN: 9781406300437
Imprint: Walker Books
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Paperback
Release Date: May 1, 2007
Dimensions: 120 x 190mm, 224pp
Stock Status: Backlist title
Australian RRP: $12.95
New Zealand RRP: $14.99
Stock Level: Low Stock

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