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Nick Diamond is framed for a jewelry robbery and shares a cell with Johnny Powers, who is a notorious criminal. It is up to Nick's older, half-witted brother, Tim, to break them out of jail so he can find the Fence. Book #2
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Nick Diamond is thrown into jail for a jewelry robbery he didn't commit and quickly discovers his cellmate is the infamous Johnny Powers, whose larger-than-life criminal aura makes every moment feel like a showdown. The real showstopper is Nick's half-witted older brother Tim, who dreams up an outlandish jailbreak and then drags Nick on a wild chase to track down the mysterious Fence who holds the real prize. The plot rattles along with snappy dialogue and hair-raising escapes, making it easy for even the most reluctant reader to keep turning pages. If you enjoy goofy crime capers with a dash of slapstick humor think a middle-grade version of a fast-food heist movie this one's right up your alley. Parents will be glad to know the danger stays light-hearted, with only a few tense moments that might make younger readers gasp.