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Ally and her mates are most chuffed when a bunch of French boys turn up at Palace Gates school because of a French exchange. Only Jen seems a bit distracted, but Ally doesn't have time to get to the bottom of it before Jen pulls a vanishing act.
Quick Summary
Ally and her friends at Palace Gates school are thrilled when French exchange students arrive, but their excitement turns to concern when their friend Jen mysteriously disappears after appearing distracted. The book explores friendship struggles, the pressure to fit in during school events, and the mystery behind Jen's sudden vanishing act. If your kid likes school mysteries similar to "Encyclopedia Brown" or the friendship dynamics in "Wonder," they'll find this British middle school story equally compelling. This 38,568-word novel is ideal for 4th through 6th graders reading at a 6th-grade level who enjoy mysteries with realistic middle school friendships and a touch of international culture.