When Jan and Marie discover who is stealing and selling the eggs of a peregrine falcon, they suddenly find themselves in danger. This exciting novel revisits the Kleceks, a family from the Czech Republic newly settled in Shropshire. Teenage brother and sister Jan and Marie are soon unravelling mysteries, but they will need even greater courage to face what is about to happen.
The story is exciting and contains just the right amount of detection for the reader to do. - Daily Telegraph
A thrilling mystery to read and the children are very sympathetic and believable. The book also tackles the larger, and currently popular, theme of man's exploitation of nature, whether falcon or battery hen. Momentum is maintained throughout the book, even when it is making a serious point about intensive farming. - Carousel
Children will like this story – there is some discussion of environmental and other issues, but chiefly it will be appreciated for its action, pace, suspense and drama. - School Librarian
The main characters are allowed to develop within the well-structured narrative. The authors have created adventure stories with meaningful plots and plausible characters which allow the young reader familiar with the series the satisfaction of being able to predict the action. - Ibby Link
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 160 pages ISBN: 9781845076344 Format: 198mm x 129mm
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