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A fascinating book about the lives of three teenagers - April, Fin and Joe - which change dramatically when one day their mum suddenly disappears. Confused and with a lot of unanswered questions, the children have to move in with their father. Life in the new town turns out to be difficult. Not only do the children need to get along with their father, but they also need to join the new community. A series of mysterious crimes stands in the way of the latter. Before the annual cockroach race - the most popular entertainment for the townspeople - someone starts a real hunt for the red-haired participants. For the newcomers, it is a matter of honour to find out who is behind it and clear their name from suspicion. Together with their new neighbour Loretta and their mischievous dog Pumpkin, the children set about investigating...

The author of the book, Rachel Spratt, has previously written scripts for television programmes. Unlike April Pesky, Rachel Sprett has never fought with her brother, but only because he moved to Hong Kong to live away from her. The writer lives in Bowral, Australia.