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THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN WITH THE BLACK BEARD

Call no.: : 823.92 /CRO
Author: : GILLIAN CROSS
Contributor: : Marilyn Anak Albert Matu
Summary: This story follows Annie as she tries to solve the mystery of her father’s disappearance. Her dad, known as Crime Buster, has been kidnapped by an unknown culprit named Jed, who leaves pieces of bubble gum as clues. Clues that later prove crucial in saving him. When he goes missing from their home, Annie and her friends take the initiative to uncover the truth and rescue him themselves, embarking on a suspenseful, adventurous journey. The kidnapper used bubble gum to create the shape of different keys, which were then copied as part of a plan to rob a bank of twelve billion pounds.The story ends happily as the family is reunited. Annie’s father asks how she managed to rescue him. She replies that all it took was an amazing giant bubble gum trap and a few clever clues. In my opinion, the happy reunion at the end provides a satisfying conclusion and reinforces the importance of family, intelligence, and perseverance.