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Marcus is a thirteen‑year‑old latch‑key child living with his mother, who works full time. When he discovers that several household items have gone missing, he becomes convinced that an intruder may be prowling around his house during the hours he is away at school and when his mother is at work. The story follows his attempts to uncover the truth about the missing items while balancing his responsibilities at home and his growing sense of unease.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Eve Bunting
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