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​The Great Mediterranean
​Cheese Heist

By Lara Malmqvist​ 
FriesenPress 
When Jacob Wheeler embarks on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the SS Canberra, he dreads spending sixteen days with his overbearing granny and his annoying cousin Millie while his grandpa, a world-famous detective, investigates a high-profile cheese theft in Italy.

But when Jacob discovers a suspicious cellphone on a display table of cheese aboard the cruise, he realizes he just might be able to help his grandpa solve his case after all. Convinced the cellphone belongs to a criminal, Jacob is determined to link suspicious characters aboard the SS Canberra to the mysterious crates being smuggled onto the ship. Certain there’s a connection to the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese heists in northern Italy, Millie and Jacob hunt for clues aboard the cruise while avoiding the wrath of Granny and exploring various Mediterranean ports.

But when the hunt heats up, Jacob wonders if they’ve taken the case too far. Will he be able to collect enough evidence to help his grandpa? More importantly, will he be able to catch the thieves before the thieves catch him?

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Book Details
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Specifications:
​198 pages
Black & White
8 x 5 inches
Young Children (7-11 yrs old)

Keywords:
Grandparents,
Italian crime,
Cruise,
Mediterranean,
Kid detective,
Prized cheese,
Tourists
ISBNs

​978-1-5255-3274-0
eBook
 
978-1-5255-3273-3
Paperback

978-1-5255-3272-6
Hardcover

Reviews

"Jake is intelligent, bold, and resourceful, and the Mediterranean ports of call make an engaging backdrop for the mystery. ...[A] kid-detective tale with an appealing setting." - Kirkus Reviews

"Thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written and easy flowing. Back to basic writing...moral traits, and honesty....I like Granny. She fits the part . Definitely crusty.  I have known old ladies like that. " - reader JC Burwell


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