The Counterfeit Caper (Paperback)

R.E. Barnim

ISBN 10: 1434897265 / ISBN 13: 9781434897268

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2008

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Paperback. Book Two of the Jake Salton Adventures. A wealthy widow officially hires fifteen-year-old Jake and his friends to watch her two nephews at school. Despite uncovering more than expected, Jake is not content with one tame case. A chance opportunity expands their purview to theft prevention in the town's stores at Christmas. Jake and Russ uncover counterfeit money that leads to the stakeout of a dangerous counterfeiting gang in Queenston. Cooperatively, the five friends take reasonable risks and make intelligent choices to thwart the plans of Arne the biker and save Grace. Intended for fun, this novel provides 21 concise scientific reviews in context. These idea panels and background information explain the practices, devices and real science ideas used with initiative, determination and responsibility by Jake and his friends to discover clues and solve problems. Intended to entertain, this novel is a great read for the avid 12 year-old! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Counterfeit Caper (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1434897265
• ISBN 13: 9781434897268
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Book Two of the Jake Salton Adventures. A wealthy widow officially hires fifteen-year-old Jake and his friends to watch her two nephews at school. Despite uncovering more than expected, Jake is not content with one tame case. A chance opportunity expands their purview to theft prevention in the town's stores at Christmas. Jake and Russ uncover counterfeit money that leads to the stakeout of a dangerous counterfeiting gang in Queenston. Cooperatively, the five friends take reasonable risks and make intelligent choices to thwart the plans of Arne the biker and save Grace. Intended for fun, this novel provides 21 concise scientific reviews in context. These idea panels and background information explain the practices, devices and real science ideas used with initiative, determination and responsibility by Jake and his friends to discover clues and solve problems. Intended to entertain, this novel is a great read for the avid 12 year-old!