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Somebody has stolen the eggs from the secluded nest near their village once before. This year they are determined that it won't happen again. Lecky and his friend Nora are going to be prepared. They build a hide and keep a close watch on anything suspicious in their village. They begin to suspect the local handyman, but succeed in spotting the real culprits just in time. A gentle and appealing story which will enchant young children.

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RIVER EYES: 'An ideal first adventure for the solo reader' * THE SCOTSMAN * TOM AND THE TREE HOUSE: 'This touching story explores sensitively the feelings of jealousy and isolation that a young child in this situation might feel ... an ideal book for young readers.' * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN * A deft detective story ... Paul Howard's illustrations are a delight. * THE GUARDIAN * This exciting story, interwoven with interesting facts about ospreys ... Ideal for early readers. * CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS *

'This exciting story, interwoven with interesting facts about ospreys ! Ideal for early readers.' -- CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS 20000301 'A deft detective story ! Paul Howard's illustrations are a delight.' -- THE GUARDIAN 19991001 TOM AND THE TREE HOUSE: 'This touching story explores sensitively the feelings of jealousy and isolation that a young child in this situation might feel ! an ideal book for young readers.' -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN 19990701 RIVER EYES: 'An ideal first adventure for the solo reader' -- THE SCOTSMAN 20000701

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Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.

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