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The Tootings are stuck in 1966, and somebody has stolen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, leaving them behind. But that's not their biggest problem. Their biggest problem is that Little Harry has been kidnapped by whoever stole their magical car. Book #3
Quick Summary
With a time-travelling magical car at its heart, this story sends the Tooting family racing through 1966 on a wild rescue mission that feels like a supersonic joyride through history. Frank Cottrell Boyce fills every page with laugh-out-loud moments, clever wordplay, and heart-pounding chase scenes that make the mystery of who stole Chitty Chitty Bang Bang impossible to put down. If your kid loves the original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang movie or adores time-travel adventures like Escape This Book!, they'll absolutely devour this fast-paced sequel. Perfect for kids aged 9-12 in grades 4-8, this 4.7 AR level novel delivers all the magic, humor, and heart that make it an ideal next read after finishing the first two books in the series.