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Public Enemy Number Two (Diamond Brothers #2)
Framed for a jewel robbery, quick-thinking thirteen-year-old Nick Diamond finds himself sharing a prison cell with Johnny Powers, juvenile delinquent and Public Enemy Number One. Suddenly, Nick is Public Enemy Number Two! His only chance at breaking out of jail is his older—and much dimmer—brother Tim. He's possibly the world's worst private detective, but Nick has no choi...more
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published
July 8th 2004
by Philomel
(first published 1987)
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This book as about a boy named Nick Dimond who has been framed for a jewel heist and has been sent to Strangeday Hall, a Juvenile Delinquent prison for young offenders to befriend an inmate Johnny powers, a gang leader known as public enemy number one and through him find out about The Fence, a major gangster that controls all the buying and selling of stolen goods in London with whom Johnny is affiliated with. The main three characters are Nick Dimond, Tim Dimond and Johnny Powers. Nick Dimond...more
I JUST FINISH READING THIS BOOK.I REALLY LIKE THIS BOOK.ONE REASON I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK IS BECAUSE IT EXPLAIN SETTING VERY GOOD.FOR AND EXAMPLE ON THE PAGE 174 THERE WAS ALOT OF ACTION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE Of WAPPING STREET.THERE WERE A BURING BUILDING.MANY PEOPLE WERE RUNNING IN AND OUT AND MUCH MORE.THE WHOLE STREET IS COVERED WITH COPS,SWAT TEAM, MORE FARMERS THEN POLICES,PEOPLE GETTING ARRESTED.A 13 YEAR OLD NICK (DIAMOND) SIMPLE HAD SAVED EVERY ONE IN LONDON.THERE WERE PEOPLE THERE IN SH...more
I just finished reading the book Public Enemy Number Two. I really liked this book too.One reason I really liked this book was because the crime and lies. On page number 21 Snape and Boyle set Nick up, by faking a whole robbery. They faked the robbery because they wanted him to be close to Johny powers and find out who Johny is selling his robberies too,(which they call the fence). The police thought Nick would be a good person since they really know him and he does not like them, so they just...more
Full of humor and suspense Public Enemy Number Two is a book you will love. Very few people are able to use humor well, and Anthony Horowitz is one of them. he mixes both humor and mystery and makes an amazing book. the second book of the Diamond Brother series is twice as interesting and twice as good as the first book. this time Nick is framed by the police after refusing to work for them and is known as public enemy numer two now. He was expected to go into prison and find out who the fence w...more
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The book, Public Enemy Number Two, written by Anthony Horowitz, is a very interesting book for most ages and interests. The book begins with the protagonist being set-up by his school enemies to being caught up in a jewelry steal from a museum. He was sent to jail by them, for only one person, find out about ‘Public Enemy Number One’, and about ‘The Fence’. While he was in jail, he found out much more about him, as well as escaping the jail, and hiding in his house, away from the police, alongsi...more
Not sure what I rated the first book in this series, but I thought this was better....hopefully my ratings are consistant but in reality so much of it seems to be mood based rather than a set criteria. I would call this 3.5, but couldn't justify 4 stars so I rounded down.
Pretty fast moving adventure, action, slapstick, mystery, classic detective style, lite suspense type of book. Young Nick and his dimwitted brother return in this second installment of the diamond brother mystery series. This ti...more
Pretty fast moving adventure, action, slapstick, mystery, classic detective style, lite suspense type of book. Young Nick and his dimwitted brother return in this second installment of the diamond brother mystery series. This ti...more
1) I really enjoyed the book Public Enemy number 2 because the author describes every scene carfully and adds details. For example when Nick was on a class trip and then a necklance landed in his hands. He ran and the author said that he jumped into a lions area and then the warden came and knocked out Nick. Another example is that Johhny tied a white towel in one of the guards mouth and takes him hostage. They bring down the draw brigde and then throw the guard at the others and jump into a car...more
This book is again about the Diamond brothers. This time the younger brother gets caught up with the police not in a bad way... they actually want him to go to prison to befriend a young master criminal. He doesnt want to go so the police have to do something to him to have a reason to put him in jail. He befriends the criminal then the criminal (since he thinks the younger brother is his friend) tells him about his plan to get out of jail. They break out of jail but now they have the whole coun...more
A book Public Enemy Number Two by Anthony Horwitz is about a boy named Nick Diamond solving the problem requested by police. As the title of the book tell, Nick marked as a public enemy number two as he tries to solve the problem. He has overcome many troubles such as accusing of rubbery, prison-breaking, kidnapped by gangsters and almost died by bomb and gun. In the end, he eventually solves the problem and there is also an unexpected truth coming up. The novel is basically an absurd story whic...more
Public Enemy Number Two was a very good book. I enjoyed it a lot. It was very adventurous and humorous. It always kept you guessing. It also has a really good story plot.
The exposition of the story is a boy named Nick gets asked to help the police. But to help the police he has to go to jail and befriend the public enemy. The rising action is when Nick is framed for taking the jewels from the museum. After the police finally catch him he is put in jail. The climax is when Nick breaks out with...more
The exposition of the story is a boy named Nick gets asked to help the police. But to help the police he has to go to jail and befriend the public enemy. The rising action is when Nick is framed for taking the jewels from the museum. After the police finally catch him he is put in jail. The climax is when Nick breaks out with...more
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This book was ok. If you like quick paced, one explosion after another you'll like this. If you focus on the plot, you won't like it as much. One thing that continued to nag me is how did Nick first know the cops. I thought this was the first book in the series but the author writes as if you already know how the characters are familiar with each other. Why did the parents move to Australia? Another plot thing I didn't like is that I figured out who Fence was half way through the book. I wish I...more
This is the second detective book by Anthony Horowitz, also known for his best selling, Alex Riders. Tim Diamond and Nick Diamonds are poor detectives that find cases to solve for money. Tim created their office, and many times people come for a private spy. Nick, is in prison because he was framed of jewel robbery. sharing a cell with Public Enemy number 1!
I love detective novels, and shows so i can relate my interest in this book.
I rate this book a 5 because Tim is just dumb. Tim is funny and...more
I love detective novels, and shows so i can relate my interest in this book.
I rate this book a 5 because Tim is just dumb. Tim is funny and...more
I think this was the best book i ever read before.I recommend it to my fellow friends in school and they also love it.
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I found this book to be a great action packed thriller. the author used witty and hilarious dialouge every 14 year old boy would use.I thought the plot was wonderful and full of twists and turns to keep you guessing through the whole book i guarnte you will love this book if you liked the alex rider books.this book only took me a few days to read because i just simply couldn't put it down until the end.My overall rating is a 4.5 OUT OF 5. i would highly recomend this book to all my friends and y...more
Mar 31, 2008
Lizzy
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this book looks boring but is actually very intresting
Public Enemy Number Two by Anthony Horowitz is a tale about a thirteen year old boy who is framed for stealing a valuable jewel, all so that he would try to find out who The Fence was, a hub for the stolen goods trade. In his attempt to find The Fence, he must help Public Enemy Number One, Johnny Powers, a fifteen year old criminal mastermind and in the process become Public Enemy Number Two.
Public Enemy Number Two is the second Diamond Brothers Mystery. I would recommend this book to a fan of...more
Public Enemy Number Two is the second Diamond Brothers Mystery. I would recommend this book to a fan of...more
4.5/5
" In the end I was accused of theft, assault, trespassing, criminal damage, and cruelty to animals. The lion survived, by the way. It was on the operating table for six hours to remove the carbuncle. The bad news for the surgeon was that it woke up after five. "
A total page turner, Public Enemy Number Two is jam packed with action, humor and thrill which will leave you with a huge grin on your face, after you have finished it.
Public Enemy Number Two is the second book in Diamond Brothers s...more
" In the end I was accused of theft, assault, trespassing, criminal damage, and cruelty to animals. The lion survived, by the way. It was on the operating table for six hours to remove the carbuncle. The bad news for the surgeon was that it woke up after five. "
A total page turner, Public Enemy Number Two is jam packed with action, humor and thrill which will leave you with a huge grin on your face, after you have finished it.
Public Enemy Number Two is the second book in Diamond Brothers s...more
Public Enemy Number Two is a mystery novel by Anthony Horowitz. It is part of the Diamond Brothers series, which focuses on Nick Diamond, a fourteen year old boy who lives with his private detective brother. In this book, Nick is framed for a jewel robbery by two police men who want him to get near a convict named Johnny Powers. While in jail, Nick shares a cell with Powers, and becomes involved in his escape plans. After escaping, Nick and Tim are caught in the middle of a gang war between Pow...more
Anthony Horowitz is a hoot. This book is full of puns and jokes that make you groan while at the same time is so action packed that you feel like it has to be at least 500 pages to pack all that in. At only 190 pages, it flies by keeping you giggling in the middle of death defying scenes.
I love Nick Diamond. Great character and even better is his doofus brother Tim. This is the second book in this series. When I'm in the mood for fun, I'll read another Diamond Brothers mystery for sure.
I love Nick Diamond. Great character and even better is his doofus brother Tim. This is the second book in this series. When I'm in the mood for fun, I'll read another Diamond Brothers mystery for sure.
May 11, 2011
Christy
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This book. Public Enemy Number Two is the second book from the series, "Diamond Brothers" The previous book, "The Falcon's Maltesers" was a great book. So I chose to read this book, in able to continue on the series, and solve more mysteries together. This story is more mysterious compared to the last book of the series. This story makes me feel a bit intense, while bringing a little humorous scenes.
Not well written, within the first few pages, the story lost its believability. It's possible that young boys may believe the story. The book has the voice of a protagonist from a 1950's hardboiled detective fiction, and the action of a 007 movie. I think this book is a little violent for children. There is no blood and gore, but plenty of automatic weapons and by the seat of your pants escapes.
Hahahahaha. That's what all his Diamond Brothers books do to me. Hilarious and quite brilliant as usual! I love the blunt and word-pun humour rampant in this series of books. I particularly loved the part that went something like this, when Nick was in the jail cell:
"I dropped off around midnight. Then I got up and climbed back onto my bed."
Wish he'd write more of it!
"I dropped off around midnight. Then I got up and climbed back onto my bed."
Wish he'd write more of it!
Another brilliant diamond brothers book. Once again both brothers find themselves in a whole lot of troule. In a series of events Nick finds himself sharing a cell and later on living with,a juvinile delinquint who had earned himself the tittle of public enemy number 1. Then Nick finds himself becoming public enemy number 2! Again a great action packed story.
Johnny Powers is a teenage crime boss wh is the only known link to the Fence. Police want 13 year old Nick Diamond to get close to Johnny, but Nick says no. Next thing he knows, Nick is framed for a jewel heist and winds up cellmate to Johnny. His only way out is through the criminal world of London and discovering the identity of the Fence without dying.
This book is great and suspenseful but edgy at times. If a fan of adventure and action you will maybe like this. It is not a heavy action book and it will sometimes bore you. This is not a edge of your seat book but it is good to read as a last resort in class or when all the fun books have already been read.
I have been reading Public Enemy Number Tow i am on chapter three its about a kid that thanks that he stold a something. the ploice but then thay had lost him he was hideing behind a truck and then he had jumped off of it and people. then a speaker came on and said "Get back into your cars" and the speaker had reapit its self then a tiger was graling at the kid. the kid had gottin scared and trayed to find the car he was in
i think it is an amzaing book and esppically for people that like mystyry and action they will love it ad end the end of the book it is halirous ion how dumb nick is. Anthony Horowitz is a very nice athuother
Nov 28, 2008
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Tim Diamond's little brother gets caught for something he doesn't do.While he almost dies and becomes public enemy number two in the process next to Johnny, public enemy number one.
This was pretty good. I got a little annoyed at times with the filler. I recall one entire chapter devoted to the main character eating breakfast and going for a walk. My son was pretty psyched though that he figured out several of the "mysteries" before they were revealed.
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Anthony Horowitz is perhaps the busiest writer in England. He has been writing since the age of eight, and professionally since the age of twenty. In addition to the highly successful Alex Rider books, he is also the writer and creator of award winning detective series Foyle’s War, and more recently event drama Collision, among his other television works he has written episodes for Poirot, Murder...more
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