Books like Caius ist ein Dummkopf by Henry Winterfeld (Manfred Michael)
Set in ancient Rome, this children’s mystery follows a group of schoolboys who discover a rumor written by their friend Rufus that labels Caius as a dummkopf. Rufus is not guilty of breaking into the schoolroom or harming anyone, yet the rumor spreads. The boys must investigate and untangle the clues, racing against time to protect Caius from an unjust accusation. The tale blends humor, adventure, and detective work as the students uncover a surprising truth about the person behind the rumor.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Henry Winterfeld (Manfred Michael)
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