A reissue of a much-loved adventure which has stood the test of time and is as exciting today as when it was first published nearly 70 years ago. It all begins when Nick breaks the classroom window with his football, and the Headmaster says Nick has to pay for the damage. Nick has no more hope of raising the money than of going to the Moon, so that's when rivalling Ted's and Toppy's gangs decide to sign a truce and plan Operation Glazier to get the money for Nick. The plan goes smoothly and soon the money has been collected, but when it goes missing the boys turn detective to try and find the culprit.

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime

About the Author
C. Day Lewis (Author)
Cecil Day-Lewis (1904 -1972) was an Anglo-Irish poet and author. He was awarded the CBE in 1950 and became Poet Laureate from 1968 until his death in 1972. He also wrote adult crime and mystery stories under the pseudonym of Nicholas Blake. He was the father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis and documentary filmmaker and television chef Tamasin Day-Lewis.

Edward Ardizzone (Illustrator)
Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979) illustrated over 200 books and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Tim All Alone. He was awarded the CBE in 1971.




Book Information
ISBN 9780141379883
Author C. Day Lewis
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 159g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm