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Public Enemy Number Two

Public Enemy Number Two

Children's BooksMystery
Pages
208
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Nick Diamond finds himself in a sticky situation: framed for a jewel heist and locked up with the country's most notorious criminal. To clear his name, Nick must expose the true mastermind, 'the Fence,' which means breaking out of prison. With the help of his well-meaning but clumsy older brother, Tim, Nick races against time to prove his innocence before his next birthday.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyAdventurousLighthearted
HeistComing of Age

Genres

Children's Books Mystery Humor

About the author

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Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism. Anthony has written over 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider, which he adapted into a movie that was released worldwide in 2006. The Alex Rider series is estimated to have sold 19 million copies worldwide. His highly anticipated novel, Oblivio...

Characters

Nick DiamondProtagonist
The FenceAntagonist
Johnny PowersSupporting
Tim DiamondSupporting
All characters in Public Enemy Number Two