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Blaggers

Blaggers

by EchoFreer (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $7.00
Synopsis

Mercedes Bent is 15. Her dad, Big Al, ran several rackets in the East End until his premature death a few years back. Now his scams have been taken over by Mercedes' twin brothers, Chubby and Frankie. Mercedes is stuck in her smart school, The Daphne Pincher Academy for Young Ladies, because Big Al wanted her to be brought up 'a proper lady'. There she runs the book on everything - from whether it will rain tomorrow, to the likely resignation of various teachers. Mercedes is horrified to discover that her upcoming work experience placement is in a bank - not at all what she had in mind! Then, arriving at the bank, Mercedes falls for Zak. Suddenly life doesn't seem so bad. But then Mercedes discovers that her brothers are hatching a plot to rob the very bank at which she'll be working - and it's going to look as if she's set Zak up! She'll have to find a way to stop her brothers in their tracks, before it's too late ...

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 13 May 2004
ISBN 10: 0340875682
ISBN 13: 9780340875681
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Another winner from Echo Freer, author of the Magenta Orange books. Here The Sopranos meets Eastenders - fast-paced and funny with a strong girl protagonist. Mercedes Bent isn't quite sure whether she fits in at the Daphne Pincher Academy for Young Ladies, with her East End gangster family on her mind ...

Media Reviews
A lively and fast-paced story ... Readers will enjoy the humour and complexities of the plot ... a fun read.' School Librarian Thanks to feisty central character - and undertaker's daughter - Modesty de Mise, Diamond Geezers is a breezy, contemporary read for girls. A gripping mix of romance and thriller. The Sunday Times Echo Freer has a light touch with comedy, and the ability to create memorable characters. Narinder Dhami, Writing Magazine Both books about Magenta Orange's hilarious but often cringeworthy antics are almost impossible to put down and I would recommend them. Staines and Ashford News Magenta Orange: 'A very witty read which will leave you in stitches.' Westminster News A wicked, witty read - 5/5. Mizz
Author Bio
Echo Freer was born and brought up in Yorkshire. After training to be a teacher, she moved to London, where she taught Special Needs in one of London's social priority areas. When her son was diagnosed as severely dyslexic, she completed a specialist training course to teach and diagnose specific learning difficulties. She now assesses and teaches under-achieving children. She lives in East London.