Just when famed youth reporter Pollo di Nozi thinks she’ll never find another news story, she stumbles upon not one but two very surprising secrets. With hidden treasure, cunning crooks, mistaken identities and mysterious disappearances, unravelling them may be Pollo’s greatest challenge yet.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘This is a delightful light-hearted book with lots of fun adventures to make every child wish they could be part of this keen team of sleuths.’ The Children’s Book Council of Australia
‘Pollo and Will cross paths with two strange campers, and soon enough they are drawn into adventure and intrigue as they unravel jewellery thefts, mistaken identities, hidden treasure and mysterious disappearances.’ Magpies
‘The story is action-packed and once again Banyard deftly creates several layers within the plot that will give readers pause for reflection on some key themes around belonging, greed and looking at things beyond their face value. ‘ Writing WA
Awards
West Australian Young Readers’ Book Award (Shortlisted 2018)
Jen Banyard
Jen Banyard is best known for her tales for middle readers that blend adventure and mystery with lots of laughs, in particular her Riddle Gully series and her earlier novel Spider Lies. The Australian Book Review described her style as ‘smart, funny and insightful’. Her novels have been shortlisted for young readers’ awards and serialised in the West Australian. Jen, who […]Explore more from our catalogue
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