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| Author | Jack D. Ferraiolo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Young adult, Humour, Mystery |
| Published | 2012 |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams Inc. |
| Pages | 304 |
| Awards | Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (2013) |
| ISBN | 978-0-810-99725-7 |
| Preceded by | The Big Splash |
| Website | The Quick Fix |
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