Books like The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle
Mister Mack finds himself wrongly accused of robbing a bank, and the only hope of clearing his name lies with his children and their faithful dog Rover. Together they embark on a quest to locate his mother, a woman famous for breaking Guinness world records while wandering the globe.
Their search takes them through the bustling streets of Dublin, blending humor and family loyalty with the thrill of adventure. Along the way, the team encounters unexpected challenges and discovers the true strength of their bond.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roddy Doyle
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[Barrytown Trilogy](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL762601W)
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