Madness in the Mountains

Just when he thought that his bandito cell mates, Ratsy and Burke could help him find the money he needs, there's a huge explosion in the jailhouse, and there, with a toothless grin, stands Ma Manky, the tiny and very scary bandit queen. Ma Manky kindly takes Nev under her wing. In return, he will write the ransom notes. How's he going to get his money now? And he doesn't agree with armed robbery either - it's just not right! But his first hold-up turns out to be the answer to his problem - young Marietta Courgettejust so happens to have a very rich uncle, and she's taken a shine to young Nev. Is this his chance to find the money and run?


Genre: Children's Fiction