Detention Detectives Jardine Lis (2023)

Murder comes to Hanbridge High, and three Year Seven misfits set out to solve the crime. New boy Jonno hopes playing detective will convince his parents that moving to Hanbridge was a mistake, school reporter Lydia wants a story that will sweep everything else off the front page, and young carer Daniel needs the police to arrest the right culprit for his mums sake. They may not be friends yet, but they are about to become the Detention Detectives. Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this funny murder mystery by debut author Lis Jardine, described by The Guardian as sharply drawn, convincingly humorous and stroppy.