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Eleanor Jones Is Playing with Fire
Book (2025)
Eleanor Jones isn't looking for trouble.
But someone is starting fires in Cooinda - and the first one looks like a murder. Eleanor is determined not to get involved, but when she receives a note warning her to 'keep quiet' she can't help but work out who sent it.
Who had motive to murder Eleanor's neighbour? Could it really be one of her classmates? And are the fires connected to the car thefts in town? The more Eleanor tries to do the right thing, the more danger she finds herself in . . .
But someone is starting fires in Cooinda - and the first one looks like a murder. Eleanor is determined not to get involved, but when she receives a note warning her to 'keep quiet' she can't help but work out who sent it.
Who had motive to murder Eleanor's neighbour? Could it really be one of her classmates? And are the fires connected to the car thefts in town? The more Eleanor tries to do the right thing, the more danger she finds herself in . . .
Book (2025)
Eleanor Jones isn't looking for trouble.
But someone is starting fires in Cooinda - and the first one looks like a murder. Eleanor is determined not to get involved, but when she receives a note warning her to 'keep quiet' she can't help but work out who sent it.
Who had motive to murder Eleanor's neighbour? Could it really be one of her classmates? And are the fires connected to the car thefts in town? The more Eleanor tries to do the right thing, the more danger she finds herself in . . .
But someone is starting fires in Cooinda - and the first one looks like a murder. Eleanor is determined not to get involved, but when she receives a note warning her to 'keep quiet' she can't help but work out who sent it.
Who had motive to murder Eleanor's neighbour? Could it really be one of her classmates? And are the fires connected to the car thefts in town? The more Eleanor tries to do the right thing, the more danger she finds herself in . . .
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Teenagers sending nude photographs and the risks of sharing them are discussed.
Violence & Gore
A house fire kills someone and raises suspicion of murder; later fires and car crimes create further danger.
Profanity
Some strong language occurs.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The teaching notes flag drug references; they do not describe drug-taking scenes or their frequency.
Frightening Scenes
Threatening messages and a fiery climax place Eleanor at risk.
Other things to know
The third book also includes a developing teen romance.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The story explores friendship, responsibility and support for people with difficult home lives.
Role models
Eleanor investigates with support from friends and a police officer, although danger follows her curiosity.
Representation
Young people with different and sometimes difficult home lives are included. The story invites empathy by contrasting Eleanor’s circumstances with Olivia’s and showing how community support can matter.
Learning
Publisher activities connect the story to fire safety, digital privacy, ethics and critical reading.
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