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The Zig Zag Girl (The Brighton Mysteries, #1)

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Is this suitable for 13-year-old?
Christine Parker I would say yes...on a par with Agatha Christie
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Is this appropriate for a 13-year-old?
Karen I was concerned assigning it to 70 year olds. The description of the murder was very graphic. Your mileage may vary. The rest of the book was fine.
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This book will not be available in the states until after April, 2015. I am very sad about it. Can anyone tell me why?
Asterope Because it's published first in the UK, than in the US. Perhaps the UK publisher (Quercus) stipulated they wanted some time before the US release? It …moreBecause it's published first in the UK, than in the US. Perhaps the UK publisher (Quercus) stipulated they wanted some time before the US release? It happens. Sometimes UK and US releases occur at the same time. Sometimes the US gets it months (or more) before the UK. Since the author is from the UK and her publisher is UK based, it will favor the UK market. All others come after. Best thing to do, is have patience in situations like this. ;-)

You can always contact the US publisher/distrubutor for a specific reasoning - http://www.hmhco.com - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (less)
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This book does not come up on Amazon, or B&N. Clicking buttons gets you an error message.
Kathy It doesn't come out until 2015 in the U.S. However, you can get a copy by ordering it from Book Depository, a UK company that has very reasonable pric…moreIt doesn't come out until 2015 in the U.S. However, you can get a copy by ordering it from Book Depository, a UK company that has very reasonable prices.(less)
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