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Big Max, celebrated as the world’s greatest detective, receives a royal commission: the king’s prized giraffe has vanished. He journeys to the eccentric realm of Ah‑Ah‑Achoo, where the streets echo with giggles and secrets. Guided by careful observation and the help of unlikely friends, Max follows a trail of clues that leads from playful meadows to hidden hideaways, turning a case of lost pet into a heart‑warming adventure that celebrates friendship, courage, and the joy of discovery.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kin Platt
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