The Quick Fix (novel)

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The Quick Fix
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AuthorJack D. Ferraiolo
Genre Young adult, Humour, Mystery
Published2012
Publisher Harry N. Abrams Inc.
Pages304
Awards Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (2013)
ISBN 978-0-810-99725-7
Preceded byThe Big Splash 
Website The Quick Fix

The Quick Fix is a humorous mystery novel for children by American author Jack D. Ferraiolo. [1] It was published by Harry N. Abrams Inc. (now Abrams Books) on 1 May 2012 and received the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile in 2013. [2]

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Plot summary

Junior high detective Matt Stevens, who made his debut in The Big Splash, investigates the blackmailing of the star of the school basketball team.

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References

  1. "Books!". Jack D. Ferraiolo. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  2. "Category List – Best Juvenile | Edgars Database". theedgars.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.