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Ten‑year‑old cousins Titus, Timothy and Sarah‑Jane embark on a holiday together, and when they visit the local dolphins, they discover that the marine mammals are unusually reluctant to eat. The trio delves into the mystery, using their curiosity and ingenuity to uncover the reasons behind the dolphins’ strange behavior. Their investigation blends fun family adventures with a light‑hearted detective plot.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elspeth Campbell Murphy
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