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The story follows Timmy Failure, a young aspiring detective who finds himself barred from his passion during a teachers’ strike. With a missing tooth and a quirky cast of characters—Merry, Larry, and the enigmatic Doorman Dave—Timmy’s adventures turn into a humorous conspiracy at school. The plot centers on his private notebook, rumored to hold secrets that could ruin his future if it falls into the wrong hands.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stephan Pastis
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