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A Heist Before Bedtime
- Author
- Richard Coles
- Narrator
- Richard Coles
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Publish Date
- 9 April 2026
- Run Time
- 3 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen?
Or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald's heist?
And the story of the maple syrup mystery?
Discover all about these scrapes, escapes and more in this collection of twelve super silly and utterly unbelievable true stories! From Sunday Times bestselling author, the Reverend Richard Coles.
These unbelievable true stories will entertain all readers aged 9+.
Critics Review
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We were excited to welcome Reverend Richard Coles to Westholme. He has a unique ability to capture young imaginations and inspire a genuine love of reading and writing. We really value these enrichment opportunities, which bring an extra dimension to our pupils' learning.
Lancashire Telegraph
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Details
- Author
- Richard Coles
- Narrator
- Richard Coles
- Duration
- 3 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781526367808
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime, Children’s / Teenage fiction: True stories told as fiction
Synopsis
Dive into the world of dastardly heists, daring escapes and bungled burglaries with this hilarious collection of twelve TRUE crime stories for kids!Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen?Or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald's heist?And the story of the maple syrup mystery? Discover all about these scrapes, escapes and more in this collection of twelve super silly and utterly unbelievable true stories! From Sunday Times bestselling author, the Reverend Richard Coles. These unbelievable true stories will entertain all readers aged 9+.
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