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The neighbors blame her sudden disappearance on the heat wave, but ten-year-olds Grace and Tilly aren't convinced, and decide to take matters into their own hands.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Spunky, spirited Grace and quiet, thoughtful Tilly go door to door in search of clues. The cul-de-sac starts to give up its secrets, and the amateur detectives uncover more than they ever imagined. A complicated history of deception begins to emerge--everyone on the Avenue has something to hide.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e During that sweltering summer, the lives of all the neighbors begin to unravel. The girls come to realize that the lies told to conceal what happened one fateful day about a decade ago are the same ones Mrs. Creasy was starting to peel back just before she disappeared...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A thoughtful tale of loyalty and friendship, family dynamics and human nature\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e), this glorious debut is part coming-of-age story, part mystery. \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble with Goats and Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e radiates an unmistakable warmth and intelligence and is \"rife with tiny extraordinaries\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e). \"Joanna Cannon is an author to watch\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49585549115665,"sku":"GOR009670724","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50239507202321,"sku":"CIN1501121901A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50302971642129,"sku":"CIN1501121901VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51031191585041,"sku":"NIN9781501121906","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52106449092881,"sku":"CIN1501121901G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53013473001745,"sku":"GOR009510833","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53148447015185,"sku":"GOR009445006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1501121901.jpg?v=1766571124"},{"product_id":"three-things-about-elsie-book-joanna-cannon-ps-9781501187391","title":"Three Things about Elsie","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble with Goats and Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a suspenseful and emotionally satisfying novel \"infused with warmth and humor\" (\u003ci\u003ePeople)\u003c\/i\u003e about a lifelong friendship, a devastating secret, and the small acts of kindness that bring people together.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThere are three things you should know about Elsie. 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