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The little gang, cheekily named Jake's Spy Club by Wesley, the youngest of the Dawson cats, had been hugely successful in their enterprise, in spite of encountering setbacks and danger. Since then, though, life has seemed rather flat, so much so that even the prospect of the normally exciting Summer Show fails to raise much enthusiasm. Before long, however, the animals discover that Spy Club's skills are to be needed again. The show is plagued by the malicious activities of vandals, clearly intent on stopping it going ahead at all costs. As the vandals' activities become more and more violent, the brave members of Spy Club once again must use all their skills and daring, working together as a team to ensure that the show is its usual triumphant success.  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However, it is not Susie herself who causes Max and Tarran to feel something is not right; it's the two strange men who brought her there.     Max and Tarran take their concerns to the next Spy Club meeting, where the team decide an investigation is definitely required. However, Spy Club soon runs into unexpected complications and, surprisingly, it is shy Lucy Locket who reveals a talent that comes to their aid. However, none of the members of Spy Club have any idea of the problems and dangers which will face them, once the investigation gathers pace.     A new family arrives in Lower Barton, together with a potential new member for Spy Club, one who has some interesting information; information which proves to be relevant to their investigation and which sends Mangy Tom on a perilous journey across country; a journey requiring all his skill and courage to survive. 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However, the reality of the mission is not quite as easy as the idea and the animals find they have to seriously exercise their brain power in order to overcome the difficulties they face, which interfere with the progress of their self-imposed task. Not only that, the enterprise turns out to be more perilous than any of them had expected. Several members of the team find themselves in situations which are fraught with danger and, at times, the chance that not all the animals will escape unscathed is a real possibility. 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Sally offers the stranger a room at the vicarage to recuperate, but who is this man? Is what he says true or is he really someone who is actually a great deal more sinister?  Spy Club's suspicions are aroused and the team decides there is definitely something which needs investigating. Before long Sally's cat, Beelzebub, brings worrying news, which appears to confirm what they fear. It is time for them to hatch a plan to guard and protect the people in the village, especially their beloved vicar. They need Pa's help more than ever before, but how can they explain their concerns to him when communication is so very difficult? Meanwhile Brian is hiding a serious problem of his own, one which shocks his friends when they finally discover what it is.  Taking time out to support Blue Diamond as she races in the Embury Cup, the team are surprised to get an unexpected clue. As the animals begin to make some headway in their investigation, it becomes clear that they are involved in yet another extremely dangerous situation. All the animals in Spy Club love getting involved in each new investigation, regardless of the danger and, so far, have succeeded in solving them all. But could this one be the exception?","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52755713589521,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52755714081041,"sku":"NIN9781836153337","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781836153337.jpg?v=1763574210"},{"product_id":"christmas-mystery-book-bobbee-mellor-9781803816296","title":"The Christmas Mystery","description":"It is nearly Christmas and the Valley Villages are getting ready to enjoy the festive season. However, for the members of Spy Club, an intrepid band of animal investigators led by the Dawsons' Siamese cat, Jake, the excitement is interrupted by an unexpected occurrence.  When the owner of one of the Spy Club members goes missing, the team are determined to discover what has happened to him. With help from Pa Dawson, the Club's new and only human member, they set about putting all their efforts into finding out where he has gone and what exactly is going on. With two successful investigations to their name, they feel sure that they will succeed in their enterprise.  However, as their investigation progresses, they begin to realise that they have got involved with a situation far more serious and dangerous than they could have imagined. Over the course of their search for answers to the puzzle of Marcus's disappearance, several members of the team find themselves facing unexpected perils. 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His decision to become a farmer instead of an accountant, like his father and grandfather, has led to him working for the Lucases and moving to their farm in Little Longton.    At the party Debbie Lucas introduces them to a young black Labrador, which has been abandoned at her boarding kennels. Peter is immediately drawn to the sweet young dog and decides to adopt her. The Spy Club animals are all keen to welcome the newcomer and make her feel at home.    However, the following days are marred by break-ins and attempted dognapping, leading the members of Spy Club becoming interested in what is happening. They are determined to sort out exactly what is going on and to keep their canine friends safe. The challenge for the team is immense and, with no leads to help them, they must find out who is responsible for the strange events, what this person wants and why it is important.    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