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London, 1937: The Invisible Detective can solve any mystery, great or small - but no one's ever seen his face. Truth is, the detective is the creation of four extraordinary kids who combat crime in his name… London, today: Arthur Drake is not impressed by a publicity stunt. But if a celebrity wants to get lowered into the Thames in a glass box, that's his problem. Or is it? Soon Arthur discovers that it could spell disaster for millions of people. A Roman coin, a strange burglary, and a mysterious attack outside a graveyard. When Art and his friends investigate, they discover more than they bargained for - a missing treasure, a ghostly figure, the legend of a lost Roman legion. What has counterfeit money got to do with an ancient pagan spirit of darkness? Can they solve the mystery in time to avert disaster?
Is The Legion of the Dead appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle-grade mystery featuring four kids who solve crimes using a fictional detective persona. Contains mild peril, ghostly figures, and mystery elements involving ancient Roman legends, but no graphic content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following a group of friends solving mysteries involving Roman treasure, ghostly figures, and counterfeit money across two different time periods.