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When a Russian billionaire robs the Norwegian Gold Reserve and melts the last remaining gold bar into the Premier Soccer League trophy, it is up to Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa to recapture it. Book #4
Quick Summary
If your kid enjoyed the first books in Jo Nesbo's Doctor Proctor series, this one is just as wacky and entertaining. The story follows Doctor Proctor and his two kids as they try to recover Norwegian gold that's been melted down into a soccer trophy by a hilariously over-the-top Russian villain there are fart powder jokes, ridiculous schemes, and just enough action to keep things moving. It's a solid choice for middle-grade readers who like humor with a touch of adventure, and the short chapters make it especially good for reluctant readers who might feel intimidated by thicker books. Parents should know the tone is playful and silly rather than dark, though there are a couple of genuinely tense moments. Fans of books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid will probably gravitate toward this one, and while it's the fourth book in the series, it works fine as a standalone for new readers who don't mind missing some backstory.