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Schoolgirl Ruby Redfort burst onto the scene in October 2011, and, in the words of Julia Eccleshare, 'put imagination and fun back into childhood'. Now, everyone's favourite girl detective is back for a second mind-blowing instalment, packed with all the off-the-wall humour, action and friendship of the first book. This time, it's an adventure all at sea...can she crack the case of the Twinford pirates while evading the clutches of a vile sea monster as well as the evil Count von Viscount? Well, you wouldn't want to bet against her. Engaging stuff!
Synopsis
Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. So break out boredom with multi-million-copy bestselling author Lauren Child, and meet your new favourite heroine... Ruby Redfort: detective, secret agent, thirteen-year-old kid.
Book Details
Publisher:
COLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Publication Date:
27-Sep-2012
ISBN:
9780007334087
Guardian review
Ruby Redfort (2): Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child - review
Phoenix19 guardian.co.uk Fri 19 October 2012
Once again the cocky 13 year old finds herself once again surrounded by a mystery. Strange, mysterious things have been happening in Twinford and Ruby is determined to find out whats going on.
A weird, crazy person is following her. Birds and sea life are flocking inland, pirates are attacking the boats on the sea and some very odd shipping is going on.
''Spectrum'', Ruby's spy agency are set on the case to find out who is causing all of these mysterious puzzles.
But there are other problems are going on. Clancy Crew, Ruby's best friend is afraid of the water and is determined not to go to the swim meet, she has a good reason to be afraid of the water. Strange noises are being heard and Ruby questions herself endlessly ''How is it all connected?''
In short it's an AMAZING book which will keep you hooked until the very end. If i had to rate it it would be 9.5 out of 10 because it is an awesome book but it could be a bit better if it wasn't partly in code.
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