"Smart" plunges you into the mind of Kieran, an extraordinarily observant young detective with a heart as large as his challenges. His compassion leads him into the murky mystery surrounding a homeless man's death, where even his own family secrets can't remain hidden. This book is gripping not just for the mystery itself, but for the authentic voice and perspective that Kieran brings to every page. It's a unique look at how difference can be a superpower, especially in seeking truth and justice.

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• Leeds Book Awards for 11-14 (2015)

There's been a murder, but the police don't care. It was only a homeless old man after all. Kieran cares. He's going to find out what really happened. To Colin. And to his grandma, who just stopped coming round one day. It's good that Kieran's a master of observation, and knows all the detective tricks of the trade. But being a detective is difficult when you're amazing at drawing but terrible at fitting in. And when there are dangerous secrets everywhere, not just outside, but under your own roof.

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