Public Enemy Number Two

In this humorous and fast-paced mystery, 13-year-old Nick Diamond finds himself wrongly imprisoned after being framed for a jewel heist. Sharing a cell with a notorious criminal, Nick realizes his only hope is to break out, find the true mastermind, and clear his name. He enlists the help of his well-meaning but clumsy older brother, Tim, leading to a series of comical and suspenseful escapades. This chapter book by Anthony Horowitz, known for his Alex Rider series, offers a thrilling adventure with themes of justice, sibling loyalty, and quick thinking, perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy a good laugh and a clever mystery.

Thirteen-year-old Nick Diamond is in prison! Framed for a jewel heist, quick-thinking Nick finds himself sharing a cell with public enemy number one: Johnny Powers. Nick's only chance of clearing his name is to nail the Fence, the country's master criminal. But to do that, he needs to break out—which is where his bumbling older brother, Tim, comes in. Nick's not so sure he'll make it to his fourteenth birthday!