The Falcon's Malteser
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986 · Est. 6.5 hour read

The Falcon's Malteser

By Anthony Horowitz

Book #1 in the Diamond Brothers series

A detective's blunder puts a fortune and lives at risk.

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208 pages· 45,705 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Tim Diamond, the world's worst detective, lands in hot water when a mysterious package worth millions falls into his hands. After its owner is found dead, Tim's clever brother, Nick, must navigate a city teeming with criminals eager to claim the prize. Can Nick outsmart the crooks and uncover the truth behind the package, or will the brothers be outmatched by the dangerous game they've stumbled into? With every move, the stakes rise, and the clock ticks down in this thrilling mystery.

From the publisher

From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Rider series. When the vertically-challenged Johnny Naples entrusts Tim Diamond with a package worth over three million pounds, he’s making a big mistake. Tim Diamond is the worst detective in the world. Next day, Johnny’s dead, Tim feels the heat, and his smart younger brother, Nick, gets the package–and every crook in town on his back!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
45,705
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about crimeBooks about brothersBooks about detectivesBooks about LondonBooks about hidden treasure
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
82417
Publication
Published
July 8, 2004
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142402191

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