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    The Return of Sixy
    The Return of Sixy
    The Return of Sixy
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    The Return of Sixy

    By Dr E J Yeaman

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    Sixy’s mum sent him to post an urgent letter. He only had one job. But, on the way, he spotted a guy taking a parcel from The Blue Window. He went into detective mode, and got himself – and me – in deep trouble. In McCorracle, That’s Blackmail! and Shady Work at Oakwood Manor, Sixy and I are back, in more adventures.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr E J Yeaman
    Release dateMay 2, 2020
    The Return of Sixy
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    Dr E J Yeaman

    I retired (early) and started a new career as a writer. I wrote short stories and articles. Some were published; some won prizes; some sank without trace.Having heard my stories, two friends suggested I should write for children. I’d never thought of that, although I’d spent my first career communicating with young people – as a Chemistry teacher, and running clubs for badminton, chess, table tennis and hillwalking.I tried writing for young people – and I loved it. It became my main occupation. I sent samples to publishers. One asked to see a complete story. In excitement, I sent it off. Then nothing. After four months, I rang, and was told the manuscript was being considered: I would be notified. Then more nothing. Now, after eight years, I no longer rush to the door when the letter box rattles.But I kept writing the stories because I enjoyed it so much. Until, in late 2013, I learned I could publish my stories and games as e-books. Since then, I’ve been polishing and issuing some of them. I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.Check out the series:C: Charades – party game – a new twist to the traditional game.D: Diagags – party game – gags written as plays for two people.M: My Story – novels – classical stories, told by the heroes.O: One-Offs – party game – guess the titles, not quite the classical ones.P: Pop Tales – short stories – inspired by 60s and 70s hit songs.Q: Quote-Outs – word games – can you deduce the missing words?S: Inside Story – novels – a boy’s adventures inside classical stories.T: Troubleshooters – novels – space adventures for young people.

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      The Return of Sixy - Dr E J Yeaman

      6-03

      THE RETURN

      OF

      SIXY

      THE THIRD COLLECTION OF STORIES

      OF

      SIXY AND BB.

      Published by EJY at Smashwords

      Copyright 2020 Dr E J Yeaman

      All characters in this publication are fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be resold, or given away, to other people. If you would like to share this e-book with other people, please buy additional copies. If you did not buy this e-book, or it was not bought for you, then please go to Smashwords.com and buy your own copy. Thank you for respecting the work of this author.

      CONTENTS

      1. THE BLUE WINDOW.

      2. McCORRACLE

      3. THAT’S BLACKMAIL!

      4. SHADY WORK AT OAKWOOD MANOR

      MORE OF SIXY AND BB

      TROUBLESHOOTERS

      INSIDE STORY

      1

      THE BLUE WINDOW

      As I met Sixy at his gate, his mum’s voice blasted from the house. And don’t do anything stupid!

      I asked, What was that about?

      She’s sent me to post an urgent letter. I’ve to take it down to the post office.

      You’ve just about enough intelligence for that. If you don’t start playing detective.

      What do you mean – ‘playing’? Detective work is no game. It’s a serious business. It….

      I sighed. It was my own fault. I shouldn’t’ve started him talking about his detective work. He talked all the way down Station Road and along King Street. He was still talking in Albert Street when he stopped and grabbed my arm. He looked all around, then complained, Police! They’re never around when you need them.

      He dashed across the road in front of a white van. The driver leaned out the window and shouted, but Sixy never noticed. He was running along the other pavement, back the way we’d come. I crossed the road (more carefully) and ran after him.

      He was slinking along beside the walls of the houses, bumping into the people who didn’t see him. I said, Give it up, Sixy.

      Shush, BB!

      He was playing detective. That meant trouble. I wanted to run in the other direction. But what are mates for?

      We went back along Albert Street and into King Street. It wasn’t so busy, so Sixy started what he calls ‘invisible shadowing’ – creeping sideways along the back of the pavement.

      I kept walking, acting casual. As I passed Sixy, he whispered, BB, keep out of sight. I strolled on, pretending I hadn’t heard.

      I couldn’t work out who Sixy was following until we started up Station Road. Then, the only pedestrian ahead of us was a guy in a grey fleece.

      Near the top of the road, he stopped and slapped his pocket. He turned and seemed to look straight at us. Sixy gasped but went on with his invisible shadowing. I kept walking, starting to worry. Was the guy going to complain about us following him?

      Just before we reached him, he called, Boys! Come here.

      My worry went up a notch.

      He went on, Would you do me a favour? He was mainly speaking to Sixy. With his round face and Harry Potter specs, Sixy looks sensible.

      Sixy scowled at him. Yes?

      The guy took a letter from his pocket. Would you deliver this note for me? Albert Street. Number 24. The door has no letter box, so you have to use the window. The blue window. Lift it and slip this note on the sill inside. Would you do that?

      Sixy

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