Sharply drawn... convincingly humorous and stroppy The GuardianFinding a dead body at my new school was a pretty rubbish way to start. But actually getting mixed up in the case I was bound to get into deep deep trouble for thatMurder comes to Hanbridge High and three Year Seven misfits want to solve the crimeNew boy Jonno hopes playing detective will convince his parents that moving to Hanbridge was a big mistake.School reporter Lydia thinks her news story will sweep everything else off the front page.And young carer Daniel needs the police to arrest the right culprit for his mums sake.They may not be friends but theyre about to become. . .The Detention Detectives.a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre The School Library AssociationFriendship trust courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murdermystery tale BookTrustMisfits and murder meet in this brilliantly fun new mystery series by debut author Lis Jardine. A perfect next read for fans of Sharna Jacksons The HighRise Mysteries Fleur Hitchcocks Murder in Midwinter and Robin Stevens Murder Most Unladylike.