The Good Turn

From the award-winning author of High Rise Mysterybr>br>''Brilliant; a joy to the very end'' Katherine Rundell br>br>''I love it!'' Elle McNicollbr>br> A sharp, funny middle grade adventure with themes of real-life activism and how to help others for fans of The Goonies and The London Eye Mystery.br>br>Josephine Williams is a future-focused, internet-loving eleven-year-old who is desperate to explore the world beyond her cul-de-sac - and her browser.br>br> When she learns about Josephine Holloway - a woman who started the first Girl Scout Troop for Black girls in America - she''s certain she must start her own.br>br> Enlisting her friends Margot Anderson and Wesley Evans, the trio begin their quest for their Camping Badge. Drawn to an abandoned factory nearby, they stumble across something strange. A square, ancient television and two tatty armchairs. Beside it, a wooden sideboard with an old photograph of a young, happy couple.br>br>br>What is this? Who, or what, lives here - and why?br>br> ''An intriguing mystery adventure . . . bold and brilliant'' Sophie Andersonbr>br>''A joy to read.'' Alex Wheatle br>br>''A funny, warm and thought-provoking celebration of community of all kinds'' Anna James br>br>Praise for Sharna Jackson: br>br> ''Jackson''s voice is distinct and original, while her deft characterisation and evocation of place make for a funny, engaging modern mystery'' - Guardianbr>br> ''This story reads with a rare freshness and energy. The voices and the setting are convincing and vivid... an intriguing mystery'' - The Times>

Product details

• Authors: Sharna Jackson, Jackson Sharna
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 12.05.2022
• EAN: 9780241523599
• ISBN: 978-0-241-52359-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 192 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense, JUVENILE FICTION / Law & Crime, Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense