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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 5.5 hour read
The Secret Detective
Part of the Ali Cross series
Young detective Ali faces danger and tough choices after witnessing a crime.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,033 ratings
272 pages· 38,084 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ali Cross, aspiring detective and son of the legendary Alex Cross, dives into crime-solving with his friends. They hack police calls and visit crime scenes, eager to crack cases. But when Ali witnesses a chilling event, he must confront the harsh realities of detective work. Can he follow in his father's footsteps, or will he find himself in danger? The stakes are high as Ali navigates the challenges of being a detective's son.
From the publisher
The #1 bestselling kid detective is back! Mysteries, crime-solving, homeroom–all in a day’s work for Ali Cross. Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, the famous detective Alex Cross. And after helping to solve two big cases, Ali knows he has what it takes to follow in his father’s footsteps. Eager to keep solving crimes, Ali and his friends hack into police calls and go to crime scenes to watch the detectives at work–and try to crack the cases themselves. But when Ali witnesses something horrible, he has to grapple with tough questions about what it means to be a detective, and a detective’s son. Will Ali find a way to follow in his father’s footsteps . . . or will he be the one in danger’s path?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 38,084
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- June 20, 2023
- Publisher
- Jimmy Patterson
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316409810
- LCCN
- 2022004087
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